Term of office: Appointed a Non-executive Director of BHP Billiton Limited and BHP Billiton Plc on 26 April 2006 with effect from 6 June 2006. Mr Nasser will seek election at the 2006 Annual General Meetings.
Independent: Yes
Skills and experience: Following a 33 year career with Ford in various leadership positions in Europe, Australia, Asia, South America and the United States. Jacques Nasser served as a member of the Board of Directors, and as President and Chief Executive Officer of Ford Motor Company from 1998 to 2001. He has more than 30 years' experience in large-scale global businesses.
Other directorships and offices (current and recent): Director of British Sky Broadcasting Ltd (since November 2002)
Director of Brambles Industries Limited and Brambles Industries Plc (since March 2004)
Director of Quintiles Transnational Corporation (since March 2004)
Partner of One Equity Partners (since November 2002)
Member of the International Advisory Council of Allianz Aktiengesellschaft (since February 2001)
Former Chairman of Polaroid Corporation (from 2002 to 2005)
Board Committee membership: Member of the Risk and Audit Committee |