Deep Yellow Nabs Rio Exec After Outcry over Borshoff Exit

Deep Yellow names new chief executive after investor backlash

Ex-Rio Tinto manager Greg Field will fill the gap left by the shock exit of uranium veteran John Borshoff.

Deep Yellow nabs Rio exec after outcry over Borshoff exit

Uranium mining hopeful Deep Yellow has brought in an ex-Rio Tinto managing director to replace John Borshoff, whose brusque exit has caused frustration among investors.

Deep Yellow appoints Rio Tinto stalwart as new CEO

Image: mnirat/stock.adobe.comDeep Yellow has announced former Rio Tinto executive Greg Field as its new managing director and chief executive officer (CEO), commencing on May 1, 2026. Following what the company said was a comprehensive search, it landed on Field as a leader “with strong execution capability”, a proven track record in delivering capital projects, and deep familiarity with Deep Yellow’s operational jurisdictions. Field said he is …

Uranium company taps former Rio Tinto exec as new managing director

Uranium project developer Deep Yellow Ltd (ASX: DYL) has named a former Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO) executive as its new managing director, as the company moves towards making a decision to go ahead with its flagship project in Namibia. Deep Yellow shares plummeted in October when the company announced that its long-term managing director, John Borshoff, would step down from his role. Market shocked by exec's departure The company's shares fell mor…