6th Jun 2007 07:00
BHP Billiton PLC06 June 2007 6 June 2007 Number 16/07 CHRIS LYNCH TO RETIRE FROM BHP BILLITON BHP Billiton announced today that Mr Chris Lynch would retire from the Board on30 June and from the Company early in the new financial year. Mr Lynch iscurrently Group President Carbon Steel Materials and an Executive Director. Hewas appointed to the Board in January 2006. Commenting on his decision, Mr Lynch said he would leave feeling confident aboutthe future success of BHP Billiton and its outstanding people. "My time withBHP and then BHP Billiton has been both professionally and personally rewardingand I am looking forward to new challenges. I wish the Company great success inthe years ahead," he said. Chief Executive Officer Chip Goodyear paid tribute to Mr Lynch. "I have had theprivilege of working alongside Chris over the last seven years. I thank him forhis commitment to the Company and for his support and guidance. I wish himhealth and happiness in the years ahead," he said. Chairman Don Argus also paid tribute to Mr Lynch and to his considerableachievements over the past seven years. "Chris is a world class executive whohas made a significant contribution to the Company over many years, including inhis role as Chief Financial Officer and more recently as Group President CarbonSteel Materials. My Board colleagues join me in thanking him for his manycontributions to the Company," he said. An announcement about Mr Lynch's replacement will be made in due course. Untilthat time the Chief Executive Officer, Chip Goodyear, will assume theresponsibilities of the role. Further information on BHP Billiton can be found on our Internet site:www.bhpbilliton.com Australia United KingdomSamantha Evans, Media Relations Mark Lidiard, Investor & Media RelationsTel: +61 3 9609 2898 Mobile: +61 400 693 915 Tel: +44 20 7802 4156 Mobile: +44 7769 934 942email: [email protected] email: [email protected] Jane Belcher, Investor Relations Illtud Harri, Media RelationsTel: +61 3 9609 3952 Mobile: +61 417 031 653 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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