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.
Skinner was born in 1944 and earned a law degree from Cambridge University, followed by attending Manchester Business School.[1]
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]
Skinner was appointed CBE in 2014.[3]
Skinner is married, with two sons.[1]