2nd Sep 2005 07:01
BHP Billiton PLC02 September 2005 2 September 2005Number 34/05 BHP BILLITON APPOINTS CHIEF HUMAN CAPITAL & EXCELLENCE OFFICER BHP Billiton announced today the appointment of Mr Marcus Randolph to theposition of Chief Human Capital & Excellence Officer. Mr Randolph replaces MrIan Fraser, formerly Group Vice President - Human Resources. In this role MrRandolph will have responsibility for Human Resources, Business Excellence andInformation Technology and will join the Office of the Chief Executive. Mr Randolph joined BHP Billiton in 1999 and became President of Diamonds andSpecialty Products in 2002. Mr Randolph is very familiar with all of BHPBilliton's businesses, having been a member of the Executive Committee since2001. As a result, he has direct, first hand experience in talentidentification, people development and succession planning and the role that theCompany's employees play in creating an excellent, high performing andsustainable organisation. Commenting on the appointment, BHP Billiton's Chief Executive Officer, Mr ChipGoodyear, said: "Marcus' operating experience combined with the knowledge hebrings as a senior manager in our organisation make him the ideal candidate forthis role. This appointment will allow us to continue strengthening our focus onthe recruitment, development and retention of our most valuable asset - ourpeople. Business Excellence and Information Technology are the critical toolsfor streamlining processes and sharing excellence within the Company. Combiningthese functions highlights the importance of people and the essential role theyplay in bringing excellence to overall business performance at BHP Billiton." Mr Randolph's appointment will be effective immediately. Further information on BHP Billiton can be found on our Internet site: http://www.bhpbilliton.com Australia United KingdomJane Belcher, Investor Relations Mark Lidiard, Investor & Media RelationsTel: +61 3 9609 3952 Mobile: +61 417 031 653 Tel: +44 20 7802 4156 Mobile: +44 7769 934 942email: [email protected] email: [email protected] Tania Price, Media Relations Ariane Gentil, Media RelationsTel: +61 3 9609 3815 Mobile: +61 419 152 780 Tel: +44 20 7802 4177 Mobile: +44 78 81 51 8715email: [email protected] email: [email protected] United States South AfricaTracey Whitehead, Investor & Media Relations Michael Campbell, Investor & Media RelationsTel: US +1 713 599 6100 or UK +44 20 7802 4031 Tel: +27 11 376 3360 Mobile: +27 82 458 2587Mobile: +44 7917 648 093 email: [email protected]: [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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