Andrew Mackenzie is to step down as a Non-Executive Director of Centrica with effect from 10 May 2013.

He joined the Board as a Non-Executive Director in September 2005.

Andrew Mackenzie was appointed group executive and chief executive of Non Ferrous at BHP Billiton in 2008.

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BHP Billiton announced on 20 February 2013 that Andrew will become their chief executive with effect from 10 May 2013. He will not, therefore, seek re-election as a Director of Centrica at the Annual General Meeting to be held on 13 May 2013.

Centrica Chairman Sir Roger Carr said: "It is with regret that we have accepted Andrew’s resignation. I would like to thank Andrew for his invaluable contribution as a Non-Executive Director of Centrica and I and the Board wish him well in his new role as chief executive at BHP Billiton."

(CD/GK)