Matthew Holcz

Chief Executive - Rio Tinto Iron Ore

Rio Tinto•Greater Perth Area, Australia

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Experience24+ Years

LevelLeadership

Career Timeline

Professional employment history

Rio TintoCurrent
Aug 2025–Present· 1 yr 2 mos
- Chief Executive Officer, Rio Tinto Iron OreCurrent
  Aug 2025–Present
- Chief Executive Officer, Rio Tinto Iron Ore
  Aug 2025–Feb 2026
Rio Tinto
2007–2025· 18 yrs
- Managing Director - Pilbara Mines
  2021–2025
- Managing Director - Pilbara Mines
  2021–2025
- Managing Director - Operational and Technical Suport
  2018–2021
- Managing Director - Operational and Technical Suport
  2018–2021
- General Manager, Operations
  2015–2018
- General Manager, Operations
  2015–2018
- Director, Projects
  2012–2015
- Director, Projects
  2012–2015
- General Manager, Business Development
  2010–2012
- General Manager, Business Development
  2010–2012
- Commercial roles
  2007–2010
- Commercial roles
  2007–2010
BHP
2005–2007· 2 yrs
- Operational roles
  2005–2007
- Operational roles
  2005–2007
Western Mining Corporation Limited
2002–2005· 3 yrs
- Operational roles
  2002–2005
- Operational roles
  2002–2005

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

The University of Western Australia

Stakeholder Engagement Academy

INSEAD

Advanced Management Program

Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business

Orchestrating Winning Performance

IMD

Networked Strategy Laboratory

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

Executive Relationship Map

Reports To

Matthew Holcz

Vice Chair & President

Chief Financial Officer

Chief Technology Officer

Chief Operating Officer