Bangkok--Nov 11--Spark Communications
BHP Steel (proposed new name Bluescope Steel) today announced the appointment of Mr Andrew Heycott to the position of President BHP Steel Lysaght Thailand.
Mr Heycott has been with BHP Steel for over 18 years in various executive, product management and marketing/sales positions. He brings to the position extensive strategic management and hands-on experience in the steel industry and manufacturing sectors. His appointment has been approved by BHP Steel's Board of Directors, which is meeting in Thailand today, and is effective immediately.
In his role as President BHP Steel Lysaght Thailand, Mr. Heycott will be responsible for the overall operations of BHP Steel Lysaght in Thailand, which include production sites in Bangkok, Rayong and Khon Kaen as well as sales and marketing offices in Chiang Mai and Had Yai. BHP Steel Lysaght is currently the market leader in Thailand for steel building products and produces quality roll-formed and coated steel products under the well-known Lysaghtโ brand name.
President BHP Steel Thailand, Mr Ian Dickson, said: "We are very pleased to announce Mr Heycott's appointment, and our Board of Directors has expressed great confidence in his ability to lead the BHP Steel Lysaght operations in Thailand. His experience, management style and enthusiasm will be instrumental in strengthening BHP Steel Lysaght's position and continuing to effectively grow the business."
Mr. Heycott first joined the Company in 1984 as an Engineering trainee in Australia. Since then, Mr. Heycott's career has progressed through various BHP Steel management positions including product manager, state sales manager and state manager, before being appointed President BHP Steel Lysaght Vietnam in 2000. Most recently, Mr Heycott headed up BHP Steel's Enterprise Resource Planning project for Asia.
"I'm looking forward to this opportunity and the respective challenges of the position. BHP Steel Lysaght is proud of its history in Thailand, and values the opportunity to conduct business here. As Thailand's construction, real estate and property markets continue on an upward trend, I'm confident that BHP Steel Lysaght will continue to be an integral player in building and construction markets," said Mr Heycott.
About BHP Steel Lysaght Thailand
BHP Steel Lysaght Thailand is a business of BHP Steel, which is one of Australia's Top 50 publicly listed companies. BHP Steel Lysaght Thailand was founded in Thailand in 1988 and is a producer of the well-known Lysaghtโ range of steel roofing, walling and building solutions. The Company meets ISO 9002 and Environment Management System Standard ISO 14001 certification.
BHP Steel announced on 1 September 2003 that its Directors will recommend to shareholders that the name of the Company be changed to BlueScope Steel Limited.
For further information about BHP Steel Lysaght Thailand, visit www.bhpsteelasia.com.
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