Company: RTNTF
Filing Date: 2025-02-20
Form Type: 20-F
Source: 0001628280-25-006642
Chunk: 270

Company: RIO TINTO LTD
Filing Date: 2025-02-20
Form: 20-F
Chunk 270
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. A table of Directors’ attendance at Board and committee meetings during 2024 is on page 110 . Directors’ experience and independence The Chair was considered independent upon his appointment and, in the Board’s view, he continues to satisfy the tests for independence under the ASX Principles and NYSE Standards. The Board is satisfied that all of its Non- Executive Directors are independent in character and judgement, and are free from any relationships (material or otherwise) or circumstances that could create a conflict of interest. On joining Rio Tinto, all Directors receive a full, formal induction program. It is delivered over a number of months, and tailored to their specific requirements, taking into account their respective committee responsibilities. All Directors are expected to commit to continuing their development during their tenure. This is supported through a combination of site visits, teach-ins, deep dives, and internal business and operational briefings provided in or around scheduled Board and committee meetings. The notice of AGM provides all material information in Rio Tinto’s possession relevant to decisions on election and re-election of Directors, including a statement from the Board that it considers all Directors continue to perform effectively and demonstrate appropriate levels of commitment. It also provides reasons why each Director is recommended for re-election, highlighting their relevant skills and experience. Further information on the skills and experience of each Director is set out on pages 102 - 103 . Previous listed directorships Details of each Director’s previous directorships of other listed companies (where relevant) held in the past 3 years are set out below: Martina Merz: thyssenkrupp AG (February 2019-June 2023); Siemens AG (February 2023 - February 2024) Ben Wyatt: APM Human Services International Limited (September 2022 - October 2024) Directors’ and executives’ beneficial interests A table of Directors’ and executives’ beneficial interests in Rio Tinto shares is on page 142 . Directors’ service contracts The company has written agreements setting out the terms of appointment for each Director and senior executive. Non-Executive Directors are appointed by letters of appointment. Executive Directors and other senior executives are employed through employment service contracts. Further information is set out on pages 136 , 138 and 139 in the Remuneration report. Secretaries The Group Company Secretary is accountable to the Board and advises the Chair, and through the Chair the Board, on all governance matters. The appointment and removal of the Group Company Secretary is a matter reserved for the Board. Andy Hodges is Group Company Secretary