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BIL - BHP Billiton Plc - News Release - John Fast To Retire From Bhp
Billiton
BHP Billiton Plc
Share code: BIL
ISIN: GB0000566504
Date 19 June 2007
Number 18/07
JOHN FAST TO RETIRE FROM BHP BILLITON
BHP Billiton announced today that Chief Legal Counsel and Head of External
Affairs, John Fast, would retire from the Company early in the new financial
year.
Mr Fast, who joined BHP in late 1999, said he had enjoyed his period with
the Company immensely and was looking forward to applying the experience he
had gained to new challenges. "This is a great company and I have enjoyed
being part of its tremendous success and growth over the last seven years",
he said.
Chief Executive Officer, Chip Goodyear, said that John had made a
significant contribution through the execution of best practice across the
Company`s legal, government and asset protection functions and by providing
his wise counsel on many important issues and strategic transactions. He
thanked him for his commitment over the years. "John has been a valued
member of my senior executive team and I wish him well in his future
career," he said.
An announcement about Mr Fast`s replacement will be made in due course.
Until that time, Peter De Zwart, Regional Counsel Americas, 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: 19/06/2007 07:36:40 Produced by the JSE SENS Department. |
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