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BHP Billiton 6-K 2012 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
May 14, 2012
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NEWS RELEASE Release Time: Date: Number: APPOINTMENT OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BHP Billiton Chairman, Jac Nasser, today announced the appointment of Mr Pat Davies to the BHP Billiton Board as an independent Non-executive Director, effective 1 June 2012. Mr Nasser said the appointment of Mr Davies was part of the Board’s commitment to continuing skill development and Board succession. “Pat’s appointment is a welcome addition to an already strong Board, providing additional experience in the oil and gas industry in particular. His corporate experience in the natural resources sector across a number of geographies, commodities and markets, will ensure a significant contribution to the Board,” he said. Davies’ career with Sasol spanned 36 years and included a number of diverse roles. Prior to becoming Chief Executive, he was responsible for the group's oil and gas businesses. Mr Davies’ appointment brings the total number of Non-executive Directors to 12. Further information on BHP Billiton can be found at: www.bhpbilliton.com. Pat Davies Pat Davies (61) was the Chief Executive of Sasol Limited from 1 July 2005 to 30 June 2011. He was appointed to the Sasol Ltd Board in 1997 and was also a director of several companies within the Sasol Group. He led the US$1 billion Mozambican Natural Gas Project from inception to successful completion and has played a key part in a number of Sasol's black economic empowerment ventures. Through his roles with Sasol, he has broad mining and alternative energy experience. Mr Davies joined Sasol in 1975 and has held various positions in engineering design, project management, operations management and corporate affairs. He obtained a BSc mechanical engineering degree, cum laude, from the University of Natal in 1975 and attended the Harvard Business School PMD in 1986. Media Relations Australia Antonios Papaspiropoulos Kelly Quirke Fiona Martin United Kingdom Ruban Yogarajah Americas Jaryl Strong Investor Relations Australia James Agar Andrew Gunn United Kingdom and South Africa Brendan Harris Tara Dines Americas Scott Espenshade BHP Billiton Limited ABN 49 004 028 077 BHP Billiton Plc Registration number 3196209 Members of the BHP Billiton Group which is headquartered in Australia SIGNATURES
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.
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