12 August 2013
Rio Tinto has announced the appointment of Mr Jean-Marc Lieberherr to lead its Diamonds business.
Jean-Marc Lieberherr will take up the position of Managing Director, Diamonds, on September 1, responsible for all aspects of the Rio Tinto Diamonds business.
Most recently Jean-Marc was Chief Commercial Officer for Rio Tinto Diamonds, having joined Rio Tinto Diamonds in 2005.
Jean-Marc’s appointment was made as part of a restructure, following Rio Tinto’s decision to retain the Diamonds business in its portfolio. Included in the restructure was the consolidation of diamond mining operations under Mr Kim Truter who will be appointed Chief Operating Officer for the Diamonds business, reporting to Jean-Marc Lieberherr. Kim currently holds the position of Managing Director of the Argyle Diamond Mine and was previously President of the Diavik Diamond Mine.
About Rio Tinto Diamonds
Rio Tinto operates a fully integrated diamonds business from exploration through to sales and marketing. It is one of the world’s major diamond producers through its 100 per cent control of the Argyle mine in Australia, 60 per cent of the Diavik mine in Canada, 78 per cent interest in the Murowa mine in Zimbabwe and 100 per cent interest in the Bunder project in India.
Rio Tinto’s share of the production from its three operating diamond mines is sold through its sales and marketing office in Antwerp, with representative offices in Mumbai, Hong Kong and New York. It also operates a niche cutting and polishing factory in Perth for the rare pink diamonds from its Argyle mine. Rio Tinto is a leading supporter of the Kimberley Process, as well as a founding member of Responsible Jewellery Council. Website: www.riotintodiamonds.com