The Business Council of Australia has appointed BHP President Australia Geraldine Slattery as a director of the BCA Board.
Business Council President Geoff Culbert welcomed Ms Slattery to the Board and commended her global leadership in resources.
“Geraldine’s operational leadership across geographies and commodities brings vital insight to the BCA as we focus on future investment, global competitiveness, and shared prosperity,” Mr Culbert said.
Ms Slattery leads BHP’s Australian operations and previously headed BHP’s global petroleum business.
“Geraldine’s deep experience in what it takes to invest and grow in a complex global industry and an ever more competitive world will strengthen the BCA’s advocacy for a stronger Australian economy built on productivity and innovation,” Mr Culbert said.
Geraldine Slattery said, “Strong business leadership has never been more important to helping Australia meet the challenges and opportunities ahead.”
“I look forward to continuing to support the BCA work to foster policies that grow investment, improve Australia’s global competitiveness and lift living standards for all Australians.”
Mr Culbert thanked Kellie Parker and Meg O’Neill, who are both stepping down from the Board after moving on from their roles at Rio Tinto and Woodside.
“Kellie has been a tremendous voice for growth and the role of the resources sector in supporting communities across the country, and she leaves the Board with our deep thanks and appreciation”, Mr Culbert said.
“Meg has also been a highly valued member of the BCA Board, providing exceptionally valuable international perspectives on Australian policy debates, and we wish her all the best with her next steps as her career takes her abroad.”
Ms Slattery joins President Geoff Culbert, Telstra CEO and Managing Director Vicki Brady, AirTrunk Founder and CEO Robin Khuda, Commonwealth Bank Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Matt Comyn, Wesfarmers Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Rob Scott, Google Australia & New Zealand Managing Director and VP Mel Silva, Gilbert & Tobin Co-Founder and Chairman Danny Gilbert AM and Chief Executive Bran Black on the BCA Board.