7th Mar 2006 07:00
BHP Billiton PLC07 March 2006 7 March 2006Number 05/06 SENIOR MANAGEMENT APPOINTMENTS AT BHP BILLITON Today BHP Billiton announced several management appointments designed to broadenthe experience of a number of its senior executives. This is a continuation ofthe talent development program announced in December 2005. Bob Kirkby, currently President of Carbon Steel Materials has announced he plansto retire from BHP Billiton on 31 December 2006. Until his retirement, Bob willserve as Executive President. He will retain responsibility for our Energy Coalbusiness and continue to have oversight of the corporate functions of GroupSupply and Project Development Services as well as responsibility for ourcountry offices in Brazil, India and Mongolia. Bob will continue as a member ofthe Office of the Chief Executive ("OCE") and Chairman of the ExecutiveCommittee until his retirement. Chris Lynch, currently Chief Financial Officer, will be appointed GroupPresident of Carbon Steel Materials which includes our Iron Ore, MetallurgicalCoal and Manganese businesses. Chris will continue as an Executive Director andas a member of the OCE. Chris' experience with our key processes for projectapproval, performance management and financial oversight, as well as hisprevious operating experience, will fit well with the requirements of thiscritical part of BHP Billiton. Alex Vanselow, currently President Aluminium will replace Chris as ChiefFinancial Officer and will join the OCE. Alex has an extensive knowledge of BHPBilliton and its businesses. Alex's familiarity with the company and itsfinancial process combined with his operating experience provides an outstandingopportunity to further align the corporate objectives with the activities of theCSGs. Alex will be based in Melbourne. Graeme Hunt, currently President Iron Ore will replace Alex as PresidentAluminium. Graeme's success in developing and managing the delivery of oursignificant growth pipeline within our iron ore business provides an excellentbackground for his new role. Graeme will be based in London. Commenting on Bob Kirkby's retirement Chip Goodyear, Chief Executive Officer,said: "Bob has had a long and distinguished career at BHP Billiton. He has hadleadership roles across many of our businesses and his experience has beenintegral to our success. During 2006, Bob will assist in the on-goingtransformation of Energy Coal, continue to develop several of our functions andregional offices, and will ensure the smooth transition of his responsibilitiesin Carbon Steel Materials." All appointments will be effective 1 April 2006. Commenting on the appointments Chip Goodyear said: "Today's appointmentscontinue our commitment to develop our executives. These moves will broaden theexperience of our top team and facilitate smooth succession planning. Thiscontinues to be an effective way to challenge our senior people and developadditional organisational capability while ensuring continuity of our businessinitiatives." 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] Samantha Evans, Media Relations Ariane Gentil, Media RelationsTel: +61 3 9609 2898 Mobile: +61 400 693 915 Tel: +44 20 7802 4177 Mobile: +44 78 81 51 8715email: [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 email: [email protected]: [email protected] Biographical Details: Bob Kirkby Group President Carbon Steel Materials. From 1 April 2006 Executive PresidentMember of the Office of Chief Executive, Chairman of the Executive Committee Joined the Group in 1978 and appointed Group President Carbon Steel Materials inMarch 2004. He was previously President Carbon Steel Materials, Chief OperatingOfficer BHP Minerals, President BHP Steelmaking and Energy, Group GeneralManager and Chief Executive Officer BHP Coal, Group General Manager and ChiefOperating Officer of various divisions in BHP Steel, and General ManagerNewman-BHP Minerals. Chris Lynch Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer. From 1 April 2006 GroupPresident Carbon Steel Materials Member of the Office of Chief Executive and an Executive Director Joined the Group in 2000 as Chief Financial Officer of the Minerals Group.Appointed Chief Financial Officer in September 2001 and an Executive Director inDecember 2005. He was Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Alcoa Incbased in Pittsburgh, US, and Chief Financial Officer, Alcoa Europe located inLausanne, Switzerland. He was also Managing Director KAAL Australia Ltd, a jointventure company formed by Alcoa Inc and Kobe Steel, Manager Financial Risk andTreasury Operations for Alcoa Inc in Pittsburgh, US, and Corporate AccountingManager at Alcoa of Australia Ltd. Alex Vanselow President Aluminium. From 1 April 2006 Chief Financial OfficerMember of the Office of Chief Executive Joined the Group in 1989 and appointed President Aluminium in March 2004. He waspreviously Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Aluminium, VicePresident Finance and Chief Financial Officer for Orinoco Iron, Manager Accountand Control and Manager Finance and Administration Rails and Ports for BHP IronOre and Senior Auditor BHP Minerals. He is Chairman of Mozal and Worsley andVice Chairman of the International Aluminium Institute. Graeme Hunt President Iron Ore. From 1 April 2006 President AluminiumMember of the Executive Committee Joined the Group in 1975 and appointed President Iron Ore in January 2004. Hewas previously President Western Australia Iron Ore, Vice President PortfolioRestructuring Strategy - BHP Corporate, Group General Manager - BHP Manganese,General Manager Port Kembla Coal Terminal Ltd, NSW Ports Manager - BHP TransportLtd and has held various other positions in BHP Steel. He is Vice President ofthe Minerals Council of Australia and Vice President of the Australian Mines &Metals Association. 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