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Gold Fields Limited - Executive Management Changes at Gold Fields
Gold Fields Limited
(Reg. No. 1968/004880/06)
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
Share Code: GFI
ISIN Code: ZAE000018123
MEDIA RELEASE
Executive Management Changes at Gold Fields
Johannesburg, November 17, 2005: Following a recent executive strategic review,
Gold Fields Limited GFI: JSE, NYSE), is pleased to announce the following
changes to the Gold Fields executive committee and senior management:
John Munro, currently head of international operations will become head of
corporate development where he will focus specifically on strategic development
projects. As part of the executive team responsible for growth he will work
alongside Jimmy Dowsley who remains head of business development and Craig
Nelsen, who remains head of exploration.
Terence Goodlace, currently head of strategic planning, will take over from John
as head of international operations. A new head of strategic planning will be
appointed in due course.
Mike Prinsloo, currently head of South African operations, has accepted the
newly created position of chief executive officer of the Gold Fields Academy,
which will be renamed the Gold Fields Business and Leadership Academy. Mike has
been tasked to build the Academy into an independent centre of excellence in
education and training for the mining industry, with Gold Fields as its anchor
client. Under Mike"s guidance, the Academy is expected to significantly improve
leadership capabilities throughout Gold Fields, an essential requirement for our
campaign to achieve a 50% productivity improvement over the next five years. The
Academy will also administer the Gold Fields management review and performance
management processes. Koos Nel, currently head of human resources for the South
African operations will join Mike Prinsloo at the Business Academy as Chief
Operating Officer. His current position will be filled in due course.
Brendan Walker, currently country manager for Gold Fields in Ghana, will take
over from Mike as head of South African operations. A new country manager for
Ghana will be appointed in due course.
All of the changes will become effective on January 1, 2006, with the exception
of the moves of Terence Goodlace and John Munro, which is with immediate effect.
Information for Editors
Following the changes the Gold Fields Executive Committee will consist of the
following people:
Ian Cockerill Chief executive officer
Nick Holland Chief financial officer
Cain Farrel Company secretary
John Munro Head of corporate development
Jimmy Dowsley Head of business development
Craig Nelsen Head of exploration
Willie Jacobsz Head of investor relations and corporate affairs
James Nkosi Head of transformation and human resources
Terence Goodlace Head of international operations
Brendan Walker Head of South African operations
Gold Fields Limited
Reg. 1968/004880/06
24 St Andrews Road
Parktown, 2193
Postnet Suite 252
Private Bag X30500
Houghton, 2041
South Africa
Tel +27 11 644-2400
Dir +27 11 644-2460
Fax +27 11 484-0639
www.goldfields.co.za
Enquires
South Africa
Willie Jacobsz
Tel +27 11 644-2630
Fax +27 11 484-0639
Nerina Bodasing
Tel +27 11 644-2460
Fax +27 11 484-0639
North America
Cheryl A Martin
Tel +1 303 796-8683
Fax +1 303 796-8293
Date: 17/11/2005 02:22:25 PM Produced by the JSE SENS Department
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