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Gilbertson’s foresight vindicated by BHP’s Rio move

Crikey / Wednesday, 14 November 2007

One man who couldn’t help but feel more than a little vindicated following BHP’s long awaiting move on Rio is former Billiton boss, Brian Gilbertson, who was sacked by BHP Chairman, Don Argus, in early 2003 after going behind the board’s back and approaching Rio regarding a merger, writes Adam Schwab.