Paul Skinner

Paul Skinner
Born 1944 (age 73–74)
Nationality British
Alma mater Cambridge University
Manchester Business School
Occupation businessman
Title Former chairman, Rio Tinto Group
Term 2003–09

Paul Skinner CBE (born 1944) is a British businessman, and the former chairman of Rio Tinto Group.

Early life

Paul Skinner was born in 1944, and earned a law degree from Cambridge University, followed by Manchester Business School.[1]

Career

Skinner 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. 1 2 3 4 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.
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