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Jakob Stausholm
Former Chief Executive Officer, Rio Tinto Group · Australia
Jakob Stausholm is the Former Chief Executive Officer of Rio Tinto Group. Stausholm is based in Australia. Earlier roles include positions at Rio Tinto Group. Stausholm was educated at University of Copenhagen.
Danish businessman who served as Rio Tinto CEO from January 2021 to August 2025. Previously joined Rio Tinto in 2018 as Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer, and worked for Shell for 19 years before joining Maersk as chief strategy, finance and transformation officer.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Jakob Stausholm's departure from Rio Tinto, announced in May 2025 after serving as chief executive, with Simon Trott subsequently appointed to the role. Following Stausholm's exit, coverage has addressed Rio Tinto's corporate restructuring and production developments, as well as Stausholm's transition to speaking engagements at academic institutions. The company's strategic initiatives, including partnerships on electric mining technology, have also featured in recent reporting.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Denmark
- Education
- University of Copenhagen
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Jakob Stausholm: FAQ
- Who is Jakob Stausholm?
- Jakob Stausholm is the Former Chief Executive Officer of Rio Tinto Group, based in Australia.
- Where did Jakob Stausholm work previously?
- Earlier roles include Rio Tinto Group (CEO, until 2025).
- Where was Jakob Stausholm educated?
- Jakob Stausholm studied at University of Copenhagen.