UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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8 September 2005
Ref: 35/05
BHP BILLITON BOARD CHANGES
BHP Billiton Chairman Don Argus today announced the retirement of Mr Michael Chaney and Lord Renwick of Clifton from the Boards of BHP Billiton Limited and BHP Billiton Plc, and the appointment of The Hon. E Gail de Planque.
The departure of Mr Chaney and Lord Renwick from the Board will be effective from the close of the company's Annual General Meetings to be held in October and November this year.
Mr Argus paid tribute to the retiring Directors and thanked them for their years of service to the Board and the Group. "There is never a right time for hard-working, quality directors to leave a board and, on behalf of all shareholders, I thank Michael and Robin for their contribution to the development of a high-performing company. Their wise counsel will be missed", Mr Argus said.
Lord Renwick served as a Director of Billiton Plc from June 1997 and, was appointed a Director of BHP Billiton Limited following the merger of BHP and Billiton in June 2001. Mr Chaney served as Director of BHP Limited from May 1995 and was appointed a Director of BHP Billiton Plc in June 2001.
Mr Argus paid particular tribute to the contribution of both men in the success of the integration of the two arms of the Group following the merger.
Announcing her appointment, Mr Argus said that Dr de Planque would be a valuable addition to the Board, bringing with her more than 30 years' experience in the field of nuclear energy and regulation.
"Gail is a world authority with a formidable reputation in the field of nuclear energy. She has extensive experience in the nuclear and utilities arenas and, as well as her scientific knowledge, has significant experience with regulatory issues as they relate to safety, health and the environment," Mr Argus said.
Mr Argus said that Dr de Planque's appointment would bring the number of BHP Billiton Directors to ten.
Further information on BHP Billiton can be found on our Internet site: http://www.bhpbilliton.com
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Australia Tel: +61 3 9609 3952 email: Jane.H.Belcher@bhpbilliton.com |
United Kingdom Mark Lidiard, Investor & Media Relations Tel: +44 20 7802 4156 Mobile: +44 7769 934 942 email: Mark.Lidiard@bhpbilliton.com |
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Tania Price, Media Relations
United States Tel: US +1 713 599 6100 or UK +44 20 7802 4031 Mobile: +44 7917 648 093 email: Tracey.Whitehead@bhpbilliton.com |
Ariane Gentil, Media Relations South Africa |
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BHP Billiton Limited ABN 49 004 028 077 Registered Office: Level 27, 180 Lonsdale Street Melbourne Victoria 3000 Telephone +61 1300 554 757 Facsimile +61 3 9609 3015 |
BHP Billiton Plc Registration number 3196209 Registered Office: Neathouse Place London SW1V 1BH United Kingdom Telephone +44 20 7802 4000 Facsimile +44 20 7802 4111 |
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The BHP Billiton Group is headquartered in Australia
| Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. |
| BHP Billiton Plc | ||
| Date: 8 September 2005 | By: |
Karen Wood |
| Name: | Karen Wood | |
| Title: | Company Secretary |