Paul Skinner

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Paul Skinner
Born
Paul David Skinner

1944 (age 79–80)
NationalityBritish
Education
Rio Tinto Group
Term2003–2009
PredecessorRobert Wilson
SuccessorJan du Plessis

Paul David Skinner

Rio Tinto Group
.

Early life

Skinner was born in 1944 and earned a law degree from

Manchester Business School.[1]

Career

He first worked for Shell as a student in 1963, rising to managing director, but lost out to Sir Philip Watts in the contest to become its chairman.[1]

In November 2003, Skinner was appointed chairman of

Rio Tinto Group, succeeding Sir Robert Wilson.[1] In 2009, he was succeeded by Jan du Plessis.[2]

Honours

Skinner was appointed CBE in 2014.[3]

Personal life

Skinner is married, with two sons.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Macalister, Terry (7 February 2004). "Interview: Paul Skinner, chairman, Rio Tinto". the Guardian. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
  2. ^ Dunkley, Jamie (7 April 2018). "Rio Tinto names Jim Leng to replace Paul Skinner as chairman". Retrieved 7 April 2018 – via www.telegraph.co.uk.
  3. ^ "Paul Skinner CBE – GOV.UK". www.gov.uk. Retrieved 7 April 2018.