08 Oct 2009 | Ref. Ref 194/2009
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Paul Anderson
London, United Kingdom – The Board of BAE Systems plc has today appointed Paul Anderson as a non-executive director of the Company to provide additional international, strategic expertise as part of its continued business growth plan.
Paul Anderson has an extensive background in mergers and acquisitions within the natural resources and energy industry. He retired as Chairman of Spectra Energy Corporation in May 2009 and currently holds a non-executive director position at the company. He is also a former Chief Executive Officer of BHP Billiton Plc and former Chairman of Duke Energy Corporation.
Dick Olver, Chairman of BAE Systems said: “Paul will be an excellent addition to the BAE Systems Board, bringing a wealth of international experience. He has an exceptional track record of performance typified by his leadership of Spectra Energy, Duke Energy and BHP Billiton. I and the rest of the members look forward to welcoming him to the Board.”
Paul Anderson started his career at Boeing and then Ford Motor Company, holding various positions before joining PanEnergy. Over the ensuing years, he served in various leadership roles within PanEnergy, culminating in becoming its Chairman, President, and CEO.
He is currently a non-executive director of BHP Billiton Plc and is a former non-executive director of Qantas Airways Limited. Paul Anderson holds a bachelor’s of science in mechanical engineering from the University of Washington and a master’s of business administration from Stanford University.
From 8 October 2009, the BAE Systems Board of directors will be as follows:
Non-executive directors
Dick Olver, Chairman
Paul Anderson
Phil Carroll
Michael Hartnall
Andy Inglis
Sir Peter Mason
Roberto Quarta
Sir Nigel Rudd – will retire from the Board, 31 December 2009
Carl Symon
Ravi Uppal
Executive directors
Ian King, Chief Executive
George Rose, Group Finance Director
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems is the premier global defence, security and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. With approximately 105,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems' sales exceeded £18.5 billion (US $34.4 billion) in 2008.
For further information please contact:
John Neilson, BAE Systems
Tel: +44 (0)1252 384795 Mob: +44 (0)780 2 337704
john.neilson@baesystems.com
Lindsay Walls, BAE Systems
Tel: + 44 (0) 1252 383074 Mob: 44 (0) 7793 427582
lindsay.walls@baesystems.com
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