LONDON, 5 MARCH 2001
RESIGNATION: MR STEVE KESLER
Mr Steve Kesler has resigned as Executive Director of Billiton Plc, with
responsibility for the Group's Base Metals business, with immediate effect.
Brian Gilbertson, Chairman and Chief Executive of Billiton, commented, "I thank
Steve for his contribution to Billiton, particularly in his previous portfolio
of New Business in which he led last year's successful acquisition of Rio
Algom. Together with the potential application of our BioCOP technology in
alliance with Codelco, Billiton has now established a quality asset base for
growth in the copper business."
Mr Mike Parrett, a former Chief Financial Officer of Rio Algom Limited, has
been appointed Acting Chief Executive of Billiton Base Metals. He will report
to Mr David Munro, Executive Director responsible for Billiton' s Alumnium and
now also Base Metals businesses.
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Enquiries:
Marc Gonsalves, Senior Manager Corporate Affairs, Billiton Plc
Tel: +44 20 7747-3956 Mobile: +44 468 264 950
Fax: +44 20 7747-3903 email: mgonsalves@billiton.com
Wes Muir, Director Public Affairs, Rio Algom Limited
Tel: +1 416 365 6903 Mobile: +61 419 023 761
Fax: +1 416 365 6801 email: wmuir@billitonra.com
Michael Campbell, Manager Public Affairs, Billiton SA Limited
Tel: +27 11 376 3360 Mobile: +27 82 458 2587
Fax: +27 11 376 3362 email: mcampbell@billiton.co.za
John Antcliffe/Michael Oke, Smithfield Financial: Tel: +44 20 7360-4900
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