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South32 Limited
22 September 2017
22(nd) September 2017
South32 Limited
(Incorporated in Australia under the Corporations Act 2001)
(ACN 093 732 597)
ASX / LSE / JSE Share Code: S32
ISIN: AU000000S320
south32.net
SOUTH32 ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL BOARD MEMBERS
South32 Limited (ASX, LSE, JSE: S32; ADR: SOUHY) (South32)
Chairman, David Crawford, today announces two additional members to
join the South32 Board.
Dr Xiaoling Liu and Karen Wood will join the South32 Board as
independent non-executive Directors. Xiaoling will join the Board
on 15 January 2018 and she will seek election by shareholders at
next year's Annual General Meeting. Karen's appointment will be
effective from 1 November 2017, and she will seek election by
shareholders at this year's Annual General Meeting.
Dr Xiaoling Liu is a metallurgical engineer and has over 26
years' experience in management and executive positions. She joined
Rio Tinto in 1988, and held various General Manager and Managing
Director positions in smelting operational management. Xiaoling was
appointed President of Primary Metal Pacific, Rio Tinto Alcan in
2007, and served as President and CEO of Rio Tinto Minerals from
2011 to her retirement in 2014. Xiaoling is currently a
non-executive Director of Newcrest Mining Limited and Iluka
Resources Limited.
"Xiaoling's extensive executive experience in leading global
mining and processing businesses, together with her strong
technical background and strategic and risk management skills, will
enhance the Board's broad range of skills" said Mr Crawford.
Karen Wood has had extensive experience as a senior executive in
the resources sector. During her executive career, she held various
senior global roles with BHP, including President People and
President Public Affairs. She has a strong legal and governance
background, having joined BHP in 2001 as Group Company Secretary,
and before that as General Counsel and Company Secretary with
Bonlac Foods Limited. From 2000 to 2012 she served as a member of
the Takeovers Panel. Karen retired from BHP in 2014 and is
currently a non-executive Director of ASX listed investment
company, Djerriwarrh Investments Limited.
"Karen's depth of executive experience in strategy and
governance, and her legal and people skills, will enable her to
make a significant contribution to the Board.
The appointments of Xiaoling and Karen will significantly
enhance the diversity of South32's Board. Our success relies on a
strong team made up of a diverse range of experience, skills and
perspectives, and with these appointments in place, we are well
positioned to support the development of the Company's culture and
strategy." said Mr Crawford.
Dr Xiaoling Liu
Dr Xiaoling Liu, 60, has extensive executive experience in
leading global mining and processing businesses. Prior to her
retirement in 2014, Xiaoling had a 26 year career with the Rio
Tinto Group where she held many senior positions, including General
Manager positions, Managing Director for Technical Services,
President of Primary Metal Pacific, and President and CEO of Rio
Tinto Minerals, based in Denver. In these roles Xiaoling ran
integrated mining, processing and supply chain operations in the
United States, Europe and Asia.
Xiaoling is a non-executive director of Newcrest Mining Limited
and is a member of the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee
and the Audit and Risk Committee. She is also a non-executive
director of Iluka Resources Limited and a member of the Audit and
Risk Committee and the Nominations Committee. Xiaoling is a Board
member of Melbourne Business School.
Prior to joining Rio Tinto Limited, she worked as a Research
Fellow of City University in London. Xiaoling previously served as
a Board member of the California Chamber of Commerce, was Vice
President of the Board of Australian Aluminium Council and was a
Board member of the University Council for the University of
Tasmania.
Xiaoling has a Bachelor's Degree in Extractive Metallurgy from
Chongqing University in China and a Doctorate of Philosophy,
Extractive Metallurgy from the Imperial College of Science,
Technology and Medicine in London.
Karen Wood
Karen Wood, 61, held several global executive roles since
joining the BHP Group in 2001. She served as Group Company
Secretary until 2007 when she was appointed Chief People Officer
with responsibility for the group human resources portfolio. In
2010, Karen also assumed responsibility for corporate affairs as
President, Public Affairs. She served on the Group's senior
executive team from 2006 until her retirement in 2014.
Before joining BHP, Karen was General Counsel and Company
Secretary for Bonlac Foods Limited. She has previously served as a
member of the Takeovers Panel (Australia), Australian Federal
Government's Business Regulatory Advisory Group, Australian
Securities & Investments Commission Business Consultative Panel
and the JD (Juris Doctor) Advisory Board for the University of
Melbourne.
Karen's current directorships include Djerriwarrh Investments
Limited and the Robert Salzer Foundation. Karen is also Chairman of
the BHP Billiton Foundation, which is an independent charitable
organisation.
Karen has a Bachelor of Education from the State College of
Victoria in Melbourne and a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from Monash
University. She is a fellow of Monash University.
About South32
South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company with
high quality operations in Australia, Southern Africa and South
America. Our purpose is to make a difference by developing natural
resources, improving people's lives now and for generations to
come. We are trusted by our owners and partners to realise the
potential of their resources. We have a simple strategy to maximise
the potential of our assets and shareholder returns by optimising
our existing operations, unlocking their potential and identifying
new opportunities to compete for capital.
Further information
INVESTOR RELATIONS
Alex Volante Rob Ward
T +61 8 9324 9029 T +61 8 9324 9340
M +61 403 328 M +61 431 596
408 831
E Alex.Volante@south32.net E Robert.Ward@south32.net
MEDIA RELATIONS
Hayley Cardy James Clothier
T +61 8 9324 9008 T +61 8 9324
M +61 409 448 9697
288 M +61 413 319
E Hayley.Cardy@south32.net 031
E James.Clothier@south32.net
Further information on South32 can be found at
www.south32.net.
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