Paul Skinner
Paul Skinner | |
|---|---|
| Born | Paul David Skinner 1944 (age 79–80) |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Cambridge University Manchester Business School |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Title | Former chairman, Rio Tinto Group |
| Term | 2003–2009 |
| Predecessor | Robert Wilson |
| Successor | Jan du Plessis |
Paul David Skinner CBE (born 1944) is a British businessman, and the former chairman of Rio Tinto Group.
Early life
Skinner was born in 1944 and earned a law degree from Cambridge University, followed by attending Manchester Business School.[1]
Career
He 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
- ^ a b c d Macalister, Terry (7 February 2004). "Interview: Paul Skinner, chairman, Rio Tinto". the Guardian. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Paul Skinner CBE – GOV.UK". www.gov.uk. Retrieved 7 April 2018.