Number 37/08

Following the announcement on 20 November 2007, BHP Billiton today advised that Andrew Mackenzie has commenced his role as Group Executive and Chief Executive, Non Ferrous. Mr Mackenzie will be a member of the Group Management Committee.

Mr Mackenzie has around 30 years experience working in minerals, metals, oil and gas and joins BHP Billiton from Rio Tinto where he was Chief Executive, Diamonds and Industrial Metals. He will be based in London.

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