Bold Baatar

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About Bold Baatar

As Chief Commercial Officer of Rio Tinto, I lead our global Commercial team, which includes sales & marketing, procurement, marine, and logistics. I’m also responsible for business development for the Group, and for key external partnerships, including our joint venture relationships in the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea.​ Since joining Rio Tinto in 2013, I’ve held a range of executive leadership roles across the Copper, Energy & Minerals, and Iron Ore product groups. I joined the Executive Committee in 2016 and have worked across multiple markets and geographies, from operational leadership to commercial strategy and partnerships.​ My experience spans portfolio transformation, market development, and growth in both established and emerging regions. I'm passionate about growth in all its forms: commercial, cultural, and organisational so I believe in bringing together diverse capabilities and perspectives to unlock long-term value and navigate complexity at scale. I thrive on fostering collaboration, building deeper relationships with our partners, and delivering innovative solutions for a low-carbon future.​ Prior to joining Rio Tinto, I spent over a decade in investment banking with JPMorgan in New York and London, followed by several leadership roles in the private sector in Mongolia.