On February 8, BHP Billiton announced the appointment of Chris Campbell as president of its global iron ore business, replacing Ian Ashby who will become the CEO of the Western Australia iron ore production joint venture with Rio Tinto in the coming months.
A company press release said that Mr. Campbell has been with the BHP Billiton group for 20 years and has extensive experience in the mining industry. During this time, he has had various Australian and overseas roles in marketing, business development and project work. Since June 2009, Mr. Campbell has been leading the BHP Billiton Project Office for the Western Australia iron ore production joint venture with Rio Tinto.
BHP Billiton chief executive ferrous and coal Marcus Randolph said, "Chris' previous roles across marketing and operational areas of the industry and his deep history within the group will be invaluable in his new position leading the iron ore business."