BHP names Filho chairman of Brazil unit

May 31, 2006
BHP Billiton Ltd. has appointed Eleazar de Carvalho Filho chairman of BHP Billiton Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, effective June 1.

By OGJ editors
HOUSTON, May 31 -- BHP Billiton Ltd. has appointed Eleazar de Carvalho Filho chairman of BHP Billiton Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, effective June 1.

Prior to his appointment, Fillho was a partner with Iposeira Gestão de Ativos. Before that, he served as president and director of Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES).