Rio Tinto appointed Mr Paul Dean as Chief Financial Officer for Rio Tinto Diamonds.

Commenting on the new appointment, Mr Bruce Cox, Managing director of Rio Tinto Diamonds said, “I am delighted with Paul’s appointment and his extensive experience will be invaluable in leading the future direction of the Diamonds business.” Mr Dean will be based in London and will report to Bruce Cox.

Mr Dean holds experience as a finance executive and has held a number of senior roles in publicly listed companies, most recently as Group Finance Director of Ultra Electronics Holdings plc., a FTSE 250 global electronics business. He has also served as Finance Director of Foseco plc. and Group Financial Controller and Treasurer of Burmah Castrol plc.