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BIL - BHP Billiton Plc - Appointment of non-executive director
BHP BILLITON PLC
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ISIN: GB0000566504
NEWS RELEASE
Number 12/12
Date: 14 May 2012
APPOINTMENT OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BHP Billiton Chairman, Jac Nasser, today announced the appointment of Mr
Pat Davies to the BHP Billiton Board as an independent Non-executive
Director, effective 1 June 2012.
Mr Davies was the Chief Executive of Sasol Limited from 1 July 2005 until
his retirement on 30 June 2011. He was appointed to the Sasol Board in
1997. Sasol is a global chemical and mining company, with operations in 38
countries and primary listings on the Johannesburg and New York stock
exchanges.
Mr Nasser said the appointment of Mr Davies was part of the Board`s
commitment to continuing skill development and Board succession.
"Pat`s appointment is a welcome addition to an already strong Board,
providing additional experience in the oil and gas industry in particular.
His corporate experience in the natural resources sector across a number of
geographies, commodities and markets, will ensure a significant
contribution to the Board," he said.
Davies` career with Sasol spanned 36 years and included a number of diverse
roles. Prior to becoming Chief Executive, he was responsible for the
group`s oil and gas businesses.
Mr Davies` appointment brings the total number of Non-executive Directors
to 12.
Further information on BHP Billiton can be found at: www.bhpbilliton.com.
Pat Davies
Pat Davies (61) was the Chief Executive of Sasol Limited from 1 July 2005
to 30 June 2011. He was appointed to the Sasol Ltd Board in 1997 and was
also a director of several companies within the Sasol Group.
During his tenure as Chief Executive, Sasol grew considerably both in
international footprint and profitability.
In addition to his leadership of the Sasol oil and gas business, Mr Davies
was also responsible for the globalisation of Sasol`s gas-to-liquids (GTL)
technology. This proprietary technology was one of the keys to Sasol`s
growth. Mr Davies played a central role in establishing a number of new
companies and joint ventures based on this technology.
He led the US$1 billion Mozambican Natural Gas Project from inception to
successful completion and has played a key part in a number of Sasol`s
black economic empowerment ventures.
Through his roles with Sasol, he has broad mining and alternative energy
experience.
Mr Davies joined Sasol in 1975 and has held various positions in
engineering design, project management, operations management and corporate
affairs. He obtained a BSc mechanical engineering degree, cum laude, from
the University of Natal in 1975 and attended the Harvard Business School
PMD in 1986.
Sponsor: Absa Capital (the investment banking division of Absa Bank
Limited, affiliated with Barclays)
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