BHP Limited
14 May 2001
Date 14 May 2001
Number 43/01
BHP PETROLEUM APPOINTS PRESIDENT
DEEPWATER DISCOVERY & APPRAISAL
BHP Limited (BHP) today announced the appointment of Steve Bell to the
position of BHP Petroleum President - Deepwater Discovery and Appraisal,
effective 21 May 2001.
Mr Bell will report to the President BHP Petroleum Philip Aiken and will be
located in Houston, Texas.
Mr Aiken said: 'Steve has extensive experience in the international oil and
gas industry, having commenced his career as a geologist and progressed
through various management and executive positions.
'In his new role with BHP, Steve will serve on the Petroleum Portfolio
Leadership Team and lead the global exploration and appraisal activities for
the business.'
Mr Bell was most recently employed with Alberta Energy Company Ltd as
President, AEC International. He holds a Master of Science in Geology from the
University of Southwestern Louisiana.
The six member BHP Petroleum Portfolio Leadership Team comprises:
* President BHP Petroleum: Philip Aiken
* President Integrated Business Development: Mike Weill
* President Deepwater Discovery & Appraisal: Steve Bell
* President Project Development & Operations: Keith Hunter
* BHP Petroleum Chief Financial Officer: Greg Robinson
* BHP Chief Financial Officer: Chip Goodyear
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Further information can be found on our Internet site: http://www.bhp.com
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