1 July 2002

BHP Billiton reconfirms its announcement of 2 May that Paul Anderson
will retire from his executive position today but remains on the Boards
of both BHP Billiton Limited and BHP Billiton Plc until the completion
of the Annual General Meetings later this year.

Mr Brian Gilbertson will assume the responsibilities of Chief Executive
Officer and Managing Director of the Group today.



K J Wood
Company Secretary


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