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BHP - BHP Billiton Plc - Chris Lynch To Retire From Bhp Billiton
BHP Billiton Plc
Share code: BIL
ISIN: GB0000566504
NEWS RELEASE
Date 6 June 2007
Number 16/07
CHRIS LYNCH TO RETIRE FROM BHP BILLITON
BHP Billiton announced today that Mr Chris Lynch would retire from the Board on
30 June and from the Company early in the new financial year. Mr Lynch is
currently Group President Carbon Steel Materials and an Executive Director. He
was appointed to the Board in January 2006.
Commenting on his decision, Mr Lynch said he would leave feeling confident about
the future success of BHP Billiton and its outstanding people. "My time with
BHP and then BHP Billiton has been both professionally and personally rewarding
and I am looking forward to new challenges. I wish the Company great success in
the years ahead," he said.
Chief Executive Officer Chip Goodyear paid tribute to Mr Lynch. "I have had the
privilege of working alongside Chris over the last seven years. I thank him for
his commitment to the Company and for his support and guidance. I wish him
health and happiness in the years ahead," he said.
Chairman Don Argus also paid tribute to Mr Lynch and to his considerable
achievements over the past seven years. "Chris is a world class executive who
has made a significant contribution to the Company over many years, including in
his role as Chief Financial Officer and more recently as Group President Carbon
Steel Materials. My Board colleagues join me in thanking him for his many
contributions to the Company," he said.
An announcement about Mr Lynch`s replacement will be made in due course. Until
that time the Chief Executive Officer, Chip Goodyear, will assume the
responsibilities of the role.
Further information on BHP Billiton can be found on our Internet site:
www.bhpbilliton.com
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Date: 06/06/2007 08:01:09 Produced by the JSE SENS Department. |
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