Tom Albanese
Tom Albanese | |
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 Albanese at the 2012 World Economic Forum annual meeting | |
| Born | September 9, 1957 |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Tom Albanese (born September 9, 1957)[1] is the chief executive officer and board member of the Rio Tinto Group.
Biography
Albanese was born in New Jersey[1] and earned both a bachelor's degree in mineral economics and a master's in mining engineering[2] from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.[3]
Career
According to Forbes magazine, Albanese's total 2007 compensation was valued at $12,596,000.[4] He has previously held several managerial positions within Rio Tinto's organization, including at North Limited and Kennecott Utah Copper. Albanese joined the company in 1993, when Rio Tinto acquired his previous employer, NERCO.[3] He has also served on the boards of Ivanhoe Mines (2006–07) and Palabora Mining Company (2004–06).[2]
References
- ^ a b Webb, Tim (December 10, 2006). "Tom Albanese: Green-tinted Rio". The Independent. The Independent. Retrieved 2009-04-16.
- ^ a b "Rio Tinto: Who We Are". Rio Tinto Group website. Rio Tinto Group. Retrieved 2009-04-16.
- ^ a b "Executive Profile: Tom Albanese". Businessweek.com. Business Week. Retrieved 2009-04-16.
- ^ "Tom Albanese". Forbes.com. Forbes. Retrieved 2009-04-16.