UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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BHP Billiton
Limited
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2 September 2005
Number 34/05
BHP BILLITON APPOINTS CHIEF HUMAN CAPITAL & EXCELLENCE OFFICER
BHP Billiton announced today the appointment of Mr Marcus Randolph to the position of Chief
Human Capital & Excellence Officer. Mr Randolph replaces Mr Ian Fraser, formerly Group Vice President - Human Resources. In this role Mr Randolph will have responsibility for Human Resources, Business Excellence and Information Technology and will join the Office of the Chief Executive.Mr Randolph joined BHP Billiton in 1999 and became President of Diamonds and Specialty
Products in 2002. Mr Randolph is very familiar with all of BHP Billiton's businesses, having been a member of the Executive Committee since 2001. As a result, he has direct, first hand experience in talent identification, people development and succession planning and the role that the Company's employees play in creating an excellent, high performing and sustainable organisation.Commenting on the appointment, BHP Billiton's Chief Executive Officer, Mr Chip Goodyear, said:
"Marcus' operating experience combined with the knowledge he brings as a senior manager in our organisation make him the ideal candidate for this role. This appointment will allow us to continue strengthening our focus on the recruitment, development and retention of our most valuable asset - our people. Business Excellence and Information Technology are the critical tools for streamlining processes and sharing excellence within the Company. Combining these functions highlights the importance of people and the essential role they play 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
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Australia Tel: +61 3 9609 3952 Mobile: +61 417 031 653 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 Limited | ||
| Date: 2 September 2005 | By: |
Karen Wood |
| Name: | Karen Wood | |
| Title: | Company Secretary |