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Term of office: Director of BHP Limited since June 2000 and a Director of BHP Billiton Limited and BHP Billiton Plc since June 2001. Dr Schubert was last re-elected in 2004 and is seeking re-election in 2006.
Independent: Yes
Skills and experience: John Schubert has considerable experience in the international oil industry including at CEO level. He has had executive mining and financial responsibilities and was CEO of Pioneer International Limited for six years where he operated in the building materials industry in 16 countries. He has experience in mergers, acquisitions and divestments, project analysis and management. He was previously Chairman and Managing Director of Esso Australia Limited and President of the Business Council of Australia.
Other directorships and offices (current and recent): Chairman of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (since November 2004) and Director (since October 1991)
Director of Qantas Airways Limited (since October 2000)
Chairman of G2 Therapies Limited (since November 2000)
Former Director of Hanson Plc (from May 2000 until May 2003)
Former Chairman and Director of Worley Parsons Limited (from November 2002 until February 2005)
Board Committee membership: Member of the Nomination Committee
Member of the Sustainability Committee | 