Appoints VP Strat&Bus Dev

BHP Billiton Limited
05 August 2002



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5 August 2002
Number: 46/02


                      BHP BILLITON APPOINTS DAVID MUNRO AS

                VICE PRESIDENT STRATEGY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

BHP Billiton, the world's largest diversified natural resources company, today
announced the appointment of David Munro as Vice President of Strategy and
Business Development. Mr Munro returns from extended leave, prior to which he
was President Aluminium within BHP Billiton.

Mr Munro will be based at the Group's offices in London and will report to Chip
Goodyear, Executive Director and Chief Development Officer.

Mr Goodyear said: 'Dave's understanding of our industry, his strong commercial
skills and significant operating experience will continue to be a great resource
for this organisation. His ability to work across our Customer Sector Groups
from this platform covering corporate strategy, the analysis of major growth
initiatives and mergers and acquisitions will further enhance the teamwork
across the Group as a whole.'

Mr Munro will take up his new role on 1 September 2002.

Further information can be found on our Internet site: http://www.bhpbilliton.com

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