BHP Billiton Petroleum Names Vice President External Affairs.HOUSTON -- BHP Billiton BHP Billiton is the world's largest mining company.[1] Its origin is in the 2001 merger of Australia's Broken Hill Proprietary Company (BHP) and the UK's Billiton, which has a South African background. The result is a dual-listed company. announced today the appointment of Teresa Wong Teresa Wong (Chinese: Wong Hiu Naam) is a traditional Chinese Huqin player, originating from Hong Kong. Her music is very similar to the likes of artists such as 12 Girls Band, or Vanessa Mae. as Vice President External Affairs for its worldwide petroleum business. She will be based in Houston and will direct the company's communications efforts with stakeholders in multiple countries where BHP Billiton Petroleum explores for, produces and markets oil and gas. "Teresa has considerable expertise in external affairs and a keen understanding of the oil and gas industry," said Michael Yeager, Group President of Energy for BHP Billiton. "As BHP Billiton transitions its global petroleum headquarters to Houston, she will play a key role in helping the company enhance its presence in the Houston area and North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , as well as with the many host governments and communities across the globe where we operate." Wong brings wide-ranging experience in corporate communications Corporate communications is the process of facilitating information and knowledge exchanges with internal and key external groups and individuals that have a direct relationship with an enterprise. , public affairs and financial disclosure. Before joining BHP Billiton, she led the public affairs efforts for Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: APC) is one of the world’s largest independent oil and gas exploration and production companies, with 2.37 billion barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) of proved reserves and a production of 190 million BOE in 2004. Ranked No. , an independent exploration and production company. Wong previously held positions with Conoco, Inc., and has also worked in broadcast journalism, magazine publishing and as a contributing writer and editor. Wong is a Houston native and a graduate of the University of St. Thomas University of St. Thomas can refer to:
About BHP Billiton BHP Billiton is the world's largest diversified resources company, with a portfolio of high-quality, long-life assets and a significant pipeline of growth projects. The company employs approximately 37,000 people at more than 100 locations in more than 25 countries. BHP Billiton Petroleum is a substantial oil and gas exploration and production business. Its principal activities are oil and natural gas production, exploration and development. The company has a significant deepwater position in the Gulf of Mexico Noun 1. Gulf of Mexico - an arm of the Atlantic to the south of the United States and to the east of Mexico Golfo de Mexico Atlantic, Atlantic Ocean - the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east and hold interests in approximately 400 lease blocks. Further information can be found on our Internet site: http://www.bhpbilliton.com. |
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