BIL - BHP Billiton Plc - David Morgan resigns as d24 Nov 2009
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BIBLT                                                                           
BIL - BHP Billiton Plc - David Morgan resigns as director                       
BHP Billiton Plc                                                                
Share code: BIL                                                                 
ISIN: GB0000566504                                                              
DAVID MORGAN RESIGNS AS DIRECTOR                                                
It is with regret that the Board of BHP Billiton has today accepted the         
resignation of Dr David Morgan as a Director.                                   
Dr Morgan has advised that he has accepted an appointment as Managing           
Director, JC Flowers, Europe and Asia Pacific, based in London.                 
Given the time demands of this position, Dr Morgan believes it is necessary to  
relinquish all of his existing professional positions including his             
Directorship of BHP Billiton.                                                   
Dr Morgan said, "I have thoroughly enjoyed being part of the Board during a     
period of change and tremendous challenges.  I wish the company and my Board    
colleagues every future success."                                               
Chairman Don Argus, said, "On behalf of the Board, I would like to express my   
disappointment that Dr Morgan has chosen to depart BHP Billiton.  Dr Morgan     
was a highly committed and hard working Board member who made a valuable        
contribution to the Board.                                                      
"From a personal point of view I have a great level of respect for David`s      
professionalism and achievements and I wish him all the best in his new role."  
Further information on BHP Billiton can be found on our Internet site:          
www.bhpbilliton.com                                                             
Date       24 November 2009                                                     
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