BHP Billiton appoints new director

Melbourne, Australia — MININGREVIEW.COM — 29 January 2010 – The BHP Billiton Board has announced the appointment of Malcolm Broomhead as a non-executive director of the company from 31 March.

Broomhead is currently the chairman of an Australian infrastructure company, Asciano Limited, and was previously CEO of Orica Limited and North Limited.  He also held various roles with Energy Resources Australia, Peko Wallsend and MIM Holdings Limited, and is a non-executive director of Coates Group Holdings Pty Ltd.