BHP Billiton Limited
29 November 2002
BHP Billiton Limited is issuing this announcement to fulfil disclosure
obligations arising from its secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange.
The text of this release is identical to that issued by BHP Billiton Plc
earlier.
BHP BILLITON ANNOUNCES BOARD APPOINTMENT- DR JOHN BUCHANAN
BHP Billiton today announced the appointment of Dr John Buchanan to the BHP
Billiton Board, effective 1st February, 2003. John Buchanan was formerly BP
Executive Director and Group Chief Financial Officer, and will act as the Senior
Independent Director of BHP Billiton Plc.
Announcing the appointment, BHP Billiton Chairman Don Argus said: 'The Board is
pleased to have secured the services of John Buchanan with his wide
international business career, depth of experience in the petroleum industry and
his knowledge of the UK investment community.
'John Buchanan has had a distinguished career with BP and his appointment will
further strengthen the Board. He will bring valuable expertise and insights to
the BHP Billiton Group.'
Mr Argus also paid tribute to former BHP Billiton Deputy Chairman John Jackson,
who retired from the Board in November 2002, for his outstanding service to BHP
Billiton and the former Billiton Board during the past five years.
'Mr Jackson made a significant contribution to the BHP Billiton Board and, as
Senior Independent Director of Billiton plc, played a key role in the merger
integration process at Board level.
'The Board benefited immeasurably from his insight, wise counsel and broad
business expertise and his contribution as Chairman of the Board Remuneration
Committee, in particular, proved invaluable,' said Mr Argus.
Further information can be found on our Internet site:http://www.bhpbilliton.com
Australia United Kingdom
Andrew Nairn, Investor Relations Mark Lidiard, Investor & Media Relations
Tel: + 61 3 9609 3952 Mobile: +61 408 313 259 Tel: +44 20 7747 3956
email: Andrew.W.Nairn@bhpbilliton.com email: Mark.Lidiard@bhpbilliton.com
Tracey Whitehead, Media Relations South Africa
Tel: +61 3 9609 4202 Mobile: +61 419 404 978 Michael Campbell, Investor & Media Relations
Email: Tracey.Whitehead@bhpbilliton.com Tel: +27 11 376 3360 Mobile: +27 82 458 2587
email: Michael.J.Campbell@bhpbilliton.com
United States
Francis McAllister, Investor Relations
Tel: +1 713 961 8625 Mobile: +1 713 480 3699
email: Francis. R. McAllister@bhpbilliton.com
BUCHANAN, Dr John
Senior Non-Executive Director
BHP Billiton, 2002
Career
BP Plc,1970-2002
Group Chief Financial Officer,1996-2002;
Previously Group Treasurer and Director of Finance, Head of Group Corporate
Planning for British Petroleum Plc, Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chief
Executive for BP Chemicals.
Committees, industry bodies & professional associations
Non-Executive Director The Boots Company Plc
(Remuneration, Audit)
Non-Executive Director Astra Zeneca plc (Remuneration, Audit)
Member of UK Accountancy Standards Board (1997-2001)
Personal
Born: June 9,1943, New Zealand
Education: BSc, MSc (First Class Honours), PhD in
Chemistry, Auckland University, New Zealand
ICI Sponsored Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in Organic
Chemistry, Wolfson College, Oxford University
PMD Programme, Harvard Business School
Family: Married, two children.
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
AI Summary Disclaimer BETA
The content you are viewing has been generated or assisted by artificial
intelligence (AI). While efforts are made to ensure accuracy and clarity, AI-generated text may
contain inaccuracies, outdated information, or subjective interpretations. This content is intended
for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice or factual
confirmation.
We encourage you to independently verify any information provided,
especially if it will be relied upon for making decisions or taking action. Any reliance you place
on this material is strictly at your own risk. The AI system that produced this content cannot
assess the specifics of individual circumstances, and results may vary based on context and
individual needs.
*A Private Investor is a recipient of the information who meets all of the conditions set out below, the recipient:
Obtains access to the information in a personal capacity;
Is not required to be regulated or supervised by a body concerned with the regulation or supervision of investment or financial services;
Is not currently registered or qualified as a professional securities trader or investment adviser with any national or state exchange, regulatory authority, professional association or recognised professional body;
Does not currently act in any capacity as an investment adviser, whether or not they have at some time been qualified to do so;
Uses the information solely in relation to the management of their personal funds and not as a trader to the public or for the investment of corporate funds;
Does not distribute, republish or otherwise provide any information or derived works to any third party in any manner or use or process information or derived works for any commercial purposes.
Please note, this site uses cookies. Some of the cookies are essential for parts of the site to operate and have already been set. You may delete and block all cookies from this site, but if you do, parts of the site may not work. To find out more about the cookies used on Investegate and how you can manage them, see our Privacy and Cookie Policy
To continue using Investegate, please confirm that you are a private investor as well as agreeing to our Privacy and Cookie Policy & Terms.
Create an Account
Create your FREE account to receive personalised announcements, watchlists, market updates, investment insights and new features.
Personalise your experience
Tell us a little about yourself to receive personalised content, announcements and relevant investment opportunities.