BHP Billiton Chairman, Jac Nasser, today announced that John Schubert will retire from the Board at the conclusion of the BHP Billiton Limited Annual General Meeting in November 2016.

Dr Schubert has been a Non-executive Director of BHP Limited since June 2000 and a Director of BHP Billiton Limited and BHP Billiton Plc since June 2001.

Mr Nasser thanked Dr Schubert for his valuable contribution to the Board and outstanding service to BHP Billiton during his 16 year tenure.

“We wish John all the best for the future and will miss his wise counsel and judgement.”

Dr Schubert will step down as Chairman of the Sustainability Committee with effect from 22 September 2016 but will remain a member of the Sustainability Committee until his retirement.

Malcolm Brinded has been appointed as the Chairman of the Sustainability Committee with effect from 22 September 2016. Mr Brinded has been a Nonexecutive Director of BHP Billiton since April 2014.