Brian Gilbertson, South Africa Dealmaker Who Led BHP, Dies at 82

Brian Gilbertson, the South African dealmaker who helped build the global mining giant BHP Billiton Ltd. before his departure as chief executive officer in 2003, has died. He was 82.

Gilbertson passed away at his home in South Africa on Wednesday after a long illness, his family said in a statement. He’s survived by his wife Rensche, sons Quinton and Sean, and five grandchildren.