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BIL - BHP Billiton Plc - Appointment of Hubie Van Dalsen as President
Metallurgical Coal
BHP Billiton Plc
Share code: BIL
ISIN: GB0000566504
28 November 2008
Number 42/08
APPOINTMENT OF HUBIE VAN DALSEN AS PRESIDENT METALLURGICAL COAL
BHP Billiton announced today that it has appointed Hubrecht (Hubie) van Dalsen
as President Metallurgical Coal, effective 2 February 2009.
Mr van Dalsen was until recently the Managing Director Coal Australia for Rio
Tinto, where he has spent almost 20 years in various operational, business
development, project development, finance and executive leadership roles.
BHP Billiton Chief Executive Ferrous and Coal Marcus Randolph today welcomed Mr
van Dalsen to the executive team.
"Hubie has a long and distinguished career in the mining industry and his depth
of knowledge and experience will be an asset to the company. I look forward to
working with him to further develop and enhance our metallurgical coal
business".
Mr van Dalsen will be based in Brisbane.
Dave Murray, who has been acting as President, Metallurgical Coal and Energy
Coal, will remain President, Energy Coal.
Further information on BHP Billiton can be found on our Internet site:
www.bhpbilliton.com
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