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BIL - BHP Billiton Plc - Board Appointment
BHP Billiton Plc
Share code: BIL
ISIN: GB0000566504
Date 18 December 2007
BHP BILLITON BOARD APPOINTMENT
BHP Billiton Chairman, Don Argus, today announced the appointment of a new
Non-executive Director, Dr David Morgan, to the BHP Billiton Board,
effective 1 January 2008.
Dr Morgan is currently the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of
Westpac Banking Corporation, with effect until 31 January 2008.
Mr Argus said that Dr Morgan`s appointment would be an important and
valuable addition to the BHP Billiton Board, bringing with him more than 30
years` experience in the financial sector.
"We are delighted that we have been able to secure the services of someone
of David`s calibre for our Board. He brings with him a wealth of financial
services experience, having worked in both the private and public sector,
including heading Westpac, for the past 9 years, and prior to this at the
International Monetary Fund in Washington D.C. and as the Senior Deputy
Secretary of the Australian Federal Treasury."
Mr Argus said that Dr Morgan`s appointment would bring the number of BHP
Billiton directors to twelve.
The Group`s established process of continually assessing the breadth of
skills and competencies of directors will continue to ensure that the Board
is made up of members best able to promote shareholder interests and
effectively govern the Group.
Further information on BHP Billiton can be found on our Internet site:
www.bhpbilliton.com
Australia United Kingdom
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Tel: +61 3 9609 2686 Mobile: Tel: +44 20 7802 4195
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Tel: US +1 713 599 6100 or UK +44 20 7802 4031Tel: SA +27 11 376 2121 or
Mobile: +44 7917 648 093 UK +44 20 7802 4183
Email: Tracey.Whitehead@bhpbilliton.comMobile: +44 7769 936 227
Email: Alison.Gilbert@bhpbilliton.com
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