17th Dec 2007 07:00
BHP Billiton PLC17 December 2007 17 December 2007Number 39/07 BHP BILLITON BOARD APPOINTMENT BHP Billiton Chairman, Don Argus, today announced the appointment of a newNon-executive Director, Dr David Morgan, to the BHP Billiton Board, effective 1January 2008. Dr Morgan is currently the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer ofWestpac Banking Corporation, with effect until 31 January 2008. Mr Argus said that Dr Morgan's appointment would be an important and valuableaddition 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 ofDavid's calibre for our Board. He brings with him a wealth of financial servicesexperience, having worked in both the private and public sector, includingheading Westpac, for the past 9 years, and prior to this at the InternationalMonetary Fund in Washington D.C. and as the Senior Deputy Secretary of theAustralian Federal Treasury." Mr Argus said that Dr Morgan's appointment would bring the number of BHPBilliton directors to twelve. The Group's established process of continually assessing the breadth of skillsand competencies of directors will continue to ensure that the Board is made upof members best able to promote shareholder interests and effectively govern theGroup. Further information on BHP Billiton can be found on our Internet site:www.bhpbilliton.com Australia United KingdomSamantha Evans, Media Relations Andre Liebenberg, Investor RelationsTel: +61 3 9609 2898 Mobile: +61 400 693 915 Tel: +44 20 7802 4131 Mobile: +44 7920 236 974email: [email protected] email: [email protected] Don Carroll, Investor Relations Illtud Harri, Media RelationsTel: +61 3 9609 2686 Mobile: +61 417 591 938 Tel: +44 20 7802 4195 Mobile: +44 7920 237 246email: [email protected] email: [email protected] United States South AfricaTracey Whitehead, Investor & Media Relations Alison Gilbert, Investor RelationsTel: US +1 713 599 6100 or UK +44 20 7802 4031 Tel: SA +27 11 376 2121 or UK +44 20 7802 4183Mobile: +44 7917 648 093 Mobile: +44 7769 936 227email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] BHP Billiton Limited ABN 49 004 028 077 BHP Billiton Plc Registration number 3196209Registered in Australia Registered in England and WalesRegistered Office: Level 27, 180 Lonsdale Street Melbourne Registered Office: Neathouse Place London SW1V 1BH UnitedVictoria 3000 KingdomTelephone +61 1300 554 757 Facsimile +61 3 9609 3015 Telephone +44 20 7802 4000 Facsimile +44 20 7802 4111 The BHP Billiton Group is headquartered in Australia This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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