Don Argus

Don Argus Director of BHP Limited since November 1996 and Chairman since April 1999. Chairman of BHP Billiton Limited and BHP Billiton Plc since June 2001. Mr Argus was re-elected in 2007.

"Don Argus has considerable experience in international business and a strong management background. He has more than 40 years' experience in the banking industry and is a former Managing Director and CEO of the National Australia Bank Limited.

• Director of Australian Foundation Investment Company Ltd (since May 1999)
• Former Chairman of Brambles Limited (from September 1999 to February 2008) and Former Director (from May 1999 to February 2008)
• Former Director of Southcorp Limited (from May 1999 until August 2003)
• Member of the International Advisory Council of Allianz Aktiengesellschaft (since April 2000)
• Member of International Advisory Committee to the New York Stock Exchange Board of Directors (since November 2005)
• Patron, Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal