Dinner with Chip Goodyear (顾之博)
Former CEO of BHP Billiton
"That was fun. What’s the next 10 years look like?"
15th April 2010，Park Hyatt Shanghai
Shanghai World Financial Center, 100 Century Avenue
Pudong, Shanghai, China
About the speaker
--“The face of BHP Billiton for 4 and 1/2 years”
On October 1, 2007 Chip Goodyear retired as the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, Chairman of the Office of Chief Executive for BHP Billiton, the world’s largest diversified resources company. He joined the group as Chief Financial Officer in 1999. He was appointed Chief Development Officer in July 2001 and joined the boards of BHP Billiton Limited and BHP Billiton Plc in November 2001. He was named Chief Executive Officer in January 2003.
During his nine years with BHP Billiton the organization grew from a company with a market capitalization of US$12 billion to US$220 billion becoming one of the largest companies in the world in terms of market capitalization. As CEO he was early in the identification of China and other developing countries as drivers for future resource demand. During his tenure as CEO BHP Billiton’s volumes grew by 55% as significant project investment and acquisition activity positioned the company to benefit from the growing demand for commodities. The company has also been recognized for its leadership in the areas of health, safety and the environment.
He is a former President of Goodyear Capital Corporation and former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Chip began his career at Kidder, Peabody were he participated in merger and acquisition and financing activities for natural resources companies.
He holds a Bachelor of Science (Geology & Geophysics) from Yale University, Connecticut and an MBA from The Wharton School of Finance, University of Pennsylvania. He has lived in the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom. He has been a member of the International Council on Mining and Metals and the National Petroleum Council.
He is married with two children.
About Oriental Mining Club
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The OMC values and emphasizes diversity, enjoyable events and high calibre presenters.
Event Details
TimeThe registration starts at 18:30
Venue Park Hyatt Shanghai, Shanghai World Financial Center, 100 Century Avenue, Pudong, Shanghai, China
Price: RMB750/person or RMB7000/table of 10, dinner and beverages.
RSVP: Please contact for registration form and payment to michelle.gou@swannglobal.com
