Directorate Change

RNS Number : 4709A

BAE SYSTEMS PLC

08 October 2009

 



BAE Systems plc

Appointment of Non-Executive Director

The Board of BAE Systems plc has today appointed Paul Anderson as a non-executive director of the Company to provide additional international, strategic expertise as part of its continued business growth plan.

Paul Anderson has an extensive background in mergers and acquisitions within the natural resources and energy industry. He retired as Chairman of Spectra Energy Corporation in May 2009 and currently holds a non-executive director position at the company. He is also a former Chief Executive Officer of BHP Billiton Plc and former Chairman of Duke Energy Corporation.  

Dick Olver, Chairman of BAE Systems said:  "Paul will be an excellent addition to the BAE Systems Board, bringing a wealth of international experience. He has an exceptional track record of performance typified by his leadership of Spectra Energy, Duke Energy and BHP Billiton. I and the rest of the members look forward to welcoming him to the Board."

Paul Anderson started his career at Boeing and then Ford Motor Company, holding various positions before joining PanEnergy. Over the ensuing years, he served in various leadership roles within PanEnergy, culminating in becoming its Chairman, President, and CEO.

He is currently a non-executive director of BHP Billiton Plc and is a former non-executive director of Qantas Airways Limited.  Paul Anderson holds a bachelor's of science in mechanical engineering from the University of Washington and a master's of business administration from Stanford University. 

He has no details to disclose under paragraph 9.6.13 of The Listing Rules. 

From 8 October 2009, the BAE Systems Board of directors will be as follows:

Non-executive directors

Dick Olver, Chairman

Paul Anderson

Phil Carroll

Michael Hartnall

Andy Inglis

Sir Peter Mason

Roberto Quarta

Sir Nigel Rudd - will retire from the Board, 31 December 2009

Carl Symon

Ravi Uppal

Executive directors

Ian King, Chief Executive

George Rose, Group Finance Director

 

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