Jakob Stausholm

Chief Executive


Jakob Stausholm
Jakob Stausholm

Jakob joined Rio Tinto in September 2018 as Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer. He became Chief Executive in January 2021.

As Chief Executive, Jakob brings strategic and commercial expertise and governance experience. He is committed to rebuilding trust with communities, Traditional Owners and engaging broadly with stakeholders, including governments, partners and other business leaders. He continues to focus on improving operational performance, including through the Safe Production System, creating and progressing value-accretive growth options while remaining disciplined on capital allocation and delivering returns for shareholders. 

Jakob has over 20 years’ experience, primarily in senior finance roles at Maersk Group and Royal Dutch Shell plc. He was also a Non-Executive Director of Woodside Petroleum and Statoil (now Equinor).