Richard Avery

Richard Avery is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in corporate reporting and advisory roles. Currently serving as the General Manager of Corporate Reporting at Rio Tinto since December 2012, Richard leads the external reporting team, overseeing the preparation of group financial statements and ensuring compliance with internal controls over financial reporting. Previously, Richard held significant positions such as Chief Advisor for Structuring & Advisory and Director of Corporate Structuring and Accounting Advisory, focusing on critical accounting judgments and external reporting of impairment tests and financial instruments. Prior to Rio Tinto, Richard spent over 13 years at EY, contributing to the Financial Accounting Advisory Services team and gaining considerable expertise in UK GAAP, US GAAP, and IFRS. Richard holds an FCA designation from the ICAEW and a degree in Mathematics from Durham University.