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BHP Board Update

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
13 May 2026



BHP Board Update

BHP announces the appointment of Mark Vassella as a Non-executive Director with effect from 1
June 2026.

Mark Vassella has over 40 years' experience in the global steel industry and materials value chain.
Mark was the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of BlueScope Steel Limited from
January 2018 to January 2026 which included global operations across Australia, New Zealand,
North America and Asia. Mark started in the steel industry as a cadet at BHP Newcastle in NSW in
the early 1980s. He has held various general manager, leadership and global executive roles in
Australia, the UK and the US. He was also a member of the WorldSteel Association Board.

Mark is recognised for expertise running large scale industrial operations within the resources and
materials value chain, and his leadership in building constructive relationships with governments,
Indigenous partners, community stakeholders and business partners. He brings a strong focus on
safety, decarbonisation and capital allocation discipline.

BHP Chair, Ross McEwan said: "We are delighted to announce that Mark Vassella will join BHP.
Mark has extensive experience in the global steel industry. Mark brings a strong focus on global
resource development, values-based leadership and relationships with people and community. We
look forward to welcoming Mark to the Board on 1 June 2026."


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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BHP Group Limited
ABN 49 004 028 077
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Registered in Australia
Level 18, 171 Collins Street
Melbourne
Victoria 3000 Australia
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