BHP GROUP LIMITED - BHP Chair succession

BHP Chair succession

BHP Group Limited
BHP Group Limited ABN 49 004 028 077
Registered in Australia
Registered Office: Level 18, 171 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000
Share code: BHG
ISIN: AU000000BHP4




Exchange release
12 February 2025



BHP Chair succession

BHP announces that its Chair, Ken MacKenzie, will retire from the Board of BHP Group Limited (BHP)
on 31 March 2025.

The Board has elected Ross McEwan to succeed as Chair, commencing on 31 March 2025.

Chair retirement

Ken MacKenzie joined the Board in September 2016 and has been Chair since September 2017.
During this period, Ken has overseen the strategic transformation of BHP's portfolio towards future-
facing commodities, with a strong focus on safety, disciplined capital management, world-class
capability and culture, and a differentiated approach to creating social value.

Ken said, "It has been a privilege to serve as the Chair of BHP for the last 8 years and as a Director
for 9 years and I am proud of what the Board and management has achieved during that time. BHP is
a simpler, more productive and more resilient company and this has been a result of a talented and
committed team focused on creating sustainable long-term value for our shareholders, our supply
chain, partners and our communities.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank my fellow Board members as well as the broader BHP
team for their dedication to the ongoing success of BHP.

Ross is an excellent choice as leader of the Board, and I wish him every success in the role."

Chair appointment

The appointment of Ross McEwan follows a formal Chair succession process led by BHP Senior
Independent Director, Gary Goldberg.

Ross has been an independent Non-executive Director of BHP since 4 April 2024, and has over 30
years' global executive experience, including in the financial services industry, with deep expertise in
capital allocation, risk management and value creation in complex regulatory environments.

Ross was the CEO of National Australia Bank (from 2019 to April 2024) and Group CEO of the Royal
Bank of Scotland (from 2013 to 2019). Prior to that, he held executive roles at Commonwealth Bank
of Australia, First NZ Capital Securities and National Mutual Life Association of Australasia / AXA New
Zealand.

Ross brings a strong focus on people and culture, technology and innovation and has extensive
experience in capital allocation and value creation. He has worked closely with a wide range of
stakeholders, including customers, governments and regulators and brings a global perspective. He
has a deep understanding of organisational transformation and brings a very strong focus on the
customer and technology as a driver of change.

Ross is currently the Lead Independent Director of Reece Limited and a Non-executive Director on
the Board of QinetiQ Group Plc.

Ross McEwan said, "It is an honour and privilege to succeed Ken MacKenzie as Chair of BHP. Under
his leadership, the company is simpler, more agile and well positioned for the future. Ken will be
remembered for his strategic decision-making, active institutional and retail shareholder engagement
and outstanding capacity to see value, whether that's in strategy, portfolio, operational excellence or
capital allocation.

As incoming Chair, I am committed to generating long-term value for all our shareholders and will
work tirelessly with the Board and management to achieve this. I look forward to continuing to take
this great company forward."




Authorised for release by Stefanie Wilkinson, Group General Counsel and Group Company Secretary.


Sponsor: J.P. Morgan Equities South Africa Proprietary Limited




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Date: 12-02-2025 07:34:00
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