People: Bhp Billiton PLC (BLT.L)

Mr. Lindsay Philip Maxsted has been appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of BHP Billiton Plc, with effect from 23 March 2011. Lindsay is a corporate recovery specialist who has managed a number of Australia's corporate insolvency and restructuring engagements and, until recently, continued to undertake consultancy work in the restructuring advisory field. He was the Chief Executive Officer of KPMG Australia between 2001 and 2007. Lindsay is currently Chairman of Westpac Banking Corporation and of Transurban Group. Lindsay was on the Board of the Public Transport Corporation from 1995 to 2001 and in his capacity as Chairman from 1997 to 2001 had the responsibility of guiding the Public Transport Corporation through the final stages of a reform process. He is Chairman of Westpac Banking Corporation (since December 2011) and a Director (since March 2008). Chairman of Transurban Group (since August 2010) and a Director (since March 2008). Director and Honorary Treasurer of Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute (since June 2005). Former KPMG Australia Chief Executive Officer (from January 2001 to December 2007).