Speakers

Jérôme was appointed Chief Executive, Rio Tinto Aluminium & Lithium in August 2025, having joined Rio Tinto as Chief Executive, Aluminium in 2023. Previously, he served as President and CEO of GE Renewable Energy, where he helped define and implement strategy supporting the energy sector‘s decarbonisation.

Jérôme brings extensive global experience across energy, mining, business development and strategy from roles at GE, Alstom and Imerys. He is focused on decarbonising operations, growing future-facing materials businesses, building a strong culture of diversity and entrepreneurship, and forging partnerships with Indigenous peoples, communities and governments.