BHP Billiton names Mike Fraser president, Human resources

Mining giant BHP Billiton Ltd Monday said Mike Fraser would join the Group Management Committee as President, Human Resources, which is part of the role currently held by Karen Wood who is President - People and Public Affairs.

Fraser is currently Head, Group Human Resources based at the company's head office in Melbourne. He joined BHP in 2000 and has served in several human resources roles including as Human Resources Vice President for the Aluminium and Energy Coal businesses and for South Africa.

Prior to his appointment to Group Human Resources in January, he was Asset President, Mozal in the Aluminium business based in Mozambique.

Karen Wood will remain a member of the Group Management Committee as President, Public Affairs. As the transition activities associated with the appointment of Andrew Mackenzie as Chief Executive have been completed, she will continue to assist Mackenzie on a range of specific corporate and Board issues including development and succession and executive remuneration.

Fraser will continue to be based in Melbourne. His appointment to the Group Management Committee is effective August 27.

Marcus Randolph, former Chief Executive Ferrous and Coal who retired from the Group Management Committee on May 10, has returned from sick leave and will retire from the company on September 2. BHP.AX is currently down 0.3 percent at A$35.54.