Term of office: Director of BHP Limited since March 2000. Director of BHP Billiton Limited and BHP Billiton Plc since June 2001. Dr Jenkins was last re-elected in 2005.
Independent: Yes
Skills and experience: David Jenkins is a recognised authority on oil and gas technology. He was previously Chief Geologist, Director Technology and Chief Technology Advisor to BP Plc. He was also a member of the Technology Advisory Committee of the Halliburton Company and the Advisory Council of Consort Resources and Chairman of the Energy Advisory Panel of Science Applications International Corporation.
Other directorships and offices (current and recent): Director of Chartwood Resources Ltd (since November 1998)
Director of Orion International (Oil & Gas) Ltd (since March 2005)
Board Committee membership: Member of the Remuneration Committee
Member of the Risk and Audit Committee |