John B. Prescott
John Prescott | |
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| Born | John Barry Prescott 22 October 1940 Sydney, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Education | Bachelor of Commerce (Industrial Relations) |
| Alma mater | University 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.