Management overview

Rio Tinto Alcan experienced management team is responsible for the strategic and operational performance of Rio Tinto Alcan businesses.

Jacynthe Côté, chief executive, Rio Tinto Alcan. The global head office of Rio Tinto Alcan is located in Montreal, Canada.

Phillip Strachan, chief financial officer and controller, also responsible for Business improvement, Industrial analysis, IS&T, Business analysis and Communications and external relations.

Sandeep Biswas, senior vice president, Business Development and Growth, also responsible for Major Projects and Engineering, Technology and R&D, Climate change and Technical sales.

Rhodri Harries, senior vice president, Commercial, also responsible for Sales and Marketing for Primary Metal, Energy and Procurement.

Pierre Chenard, vice president and general counsel, leads Rio Tinto Alcan's legal function.

Jean-Philippe Puig, president, Primary Metal - Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Jean Simon, president, Primary Metal - North America.

Xiaoling Liu, president, Primary Metal - Pacific.

As of 19 April 2010, Chris Salisbury, chief operating officer, Bauxite and Alumina Pacific, acts as interim president and CEO, Rio Tinto Alcan Bauxite and Alumina, until
further notice.