How BHP Billiton plc Is Changing

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Nanthakumar Victor Emmanuel, P.Eng Leave a comment

BHP Billiton announced the appointment of a new chief executive, Andrew Mackenzie, this time last year. Mackenzie has increased concentration on capital discipline and productivity at the group’s largest, longest-life, lowest-cost assets where there are economies of scale and a competitive advantage.

A shake-up of senior executives upped the focus on operational excellence: five business leadership roles were filled by executives with deep operational experience.