People: Bhp Billiton PLC (BLT.L)

Ms. Carolyn Judith Hewson has been appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of BHP Billiton Plc with effect from March 31, 2010. She is a former investment banker and has over 30 years’ experience in the finance sector. Ms. Hewson was previously an Executive Director of Schroders Australia Limited and has financial markets, risk management and investment management experience. Ms. Hewson is a Non-executive Director of Stockland Group and BT Investment Management Limited. Ms Hewson previously served as a Director on the boards of Westpac Banking Corporation, AMP Limited, CSR Limited, AGL Energy Limited, the Australian Gas Light Company, South Australia Water and the Economic Development Board of South Australia. Ms. Hewson is currently a member of the Advisory Board of Nanosonics Limited, a Director of the Australian Charities Fund Pty Limited, Patron and a Director of the Neurosurgical Research Foundation and Chair of the Westpac Foundation.