John B. Prescott

John Prescott
Born
John Barry Prescott

(1940-10-22) 22 October 1940
Sydney, Australia
NationalityAustralian
EducationBachelor of Commerce (Industrial Relations)
Alma materUniversity of New South Wales

John Barry Prescott (born 22 October 1940) is an Australian retired businessman and corporate bureaucrat who was managing director and CEO of BHP from 1991 to 1998. Over his career, he has held numerous positions including chairman of Queensland Rail and ASC Pty Ltd, and director of Newmont Mining Corporation.