FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of November 2005
Commission File Number 1-31318
Gold Fields Limited
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
24 St. Andrews Rd.
Parktown, 2193
South Africa
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under
cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F..x... Form 40-F.....
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as
permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ________
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permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ________
Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form,
the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to
Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in
connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ________
Directors: C M T Thompson* (Chairman), A J Wright (Deputy Chairman), I D Cockerill
†
(Chief Executive Officer),K Ansah
#
, G J Gerwel, A
Grigorian°, N J Holland
†
(Chief Financial Officer), J M McMahon
†
, G R Parker
‡
, R L Pennant-Rea
†
, P J Ryan, S Stefanovich°,T M G
Sexwale, B R van Rooyen, C I von Christierson
‡
American,
†
British, *Canadian,
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Ghanaian, °Russian
Corporate Secretary: C Farrel
Gold Fields Limited
Reg. 1968/004880/06
24 St Andrews Road
Parktown, 2193
Postnet Suite 252
Private Bag X30500
Houghton, 2041
South Africa
Tel +27 11 644-2400
Dir +27 11 644-2460
Fax +27 11 484-0639
www.goldfields.co.za
Enquires
South Africa
Willie Jacobsz
Tel +27 11 644-2630
Fax +27 11 484-0639
Nerina Bodasing
Tel +27 11 644-2460
Fax +27 11 484-0639
North America
Cheryl A Martin
Tel +1 303 796-8683
Fax +1 303 796-8293
Reg. 1968/004880/06
24 St Andrews Road
Parktown, 2193
Postnet Suite 252
Private Bag X30500
Houghton, 2041
South Africa
Tel +27 11 644-2400
Dir +27 11 644-2460
Fax +27 11 484-0639
www.goldfields.co.za
Enquires
South Africa
Willie Jacobsz
Tel +27 11 644-2630
Fax +27 11 484-0639
Nerina Bodasing
Tel +27 11 644-2460
Fax +27 11 484-0639
North America
Cheryl A Martin
Tel +1 303 796-8683
Fax +1 303 796-8293
MEDIA RELEASE
Executive Management Changes
at Gold Fields
Johannesburg, November 17, 2005: Following a recent executive
strategic review, Gold Fields Limited GFI: JSE, NYSE), is pleased to
announce the following changes to the Gold Fields executive
committee and senior management:
John Munro, currently head of international operations will become
head of corporate development where he will focus specifically on
strategic development projects. As part of the executive team
responsible for growth he will work alongside Jimmy Dowsley who
remains head of business development and Craig Nelsen, who
remains head of exploration.
Terence Goodlace, currently head of strategic planning, will take over
from John as head of international operations. A new head of strategic
planning will be appointed in due course.
Mike Prinsloo, currently head of South African operations, has
accepted the newly created position of chief executive officer of the
Gold Fields Academy, which will be renamed the Gold Fields Business
and Leadership Academy. Mike has been tasked to build the Academy
into an independent centre of excellence in education and training for
the mining industry, with Gold Fields as its anchor client. Under Mike’s
guidance, the Academy is expected to significantly improve leadership
capabilities throughout Gold Fields, an essential requirement for our
campaign to achieve a 50% productivity improvement over the next
five years. The Academy will also administer the Gold Fields
management review and performance management processes. Koos
Nel, currently head of human resources for the South African
operations will join Mike Prinsloo at the Business Academy as Chief
Operating Officer. His current position will be filled in due course.
Brendan Walker, currently country manager for Gold Fields in Ghana,
will take over from Mike as head of South African operations. A new
country manager for Ghana will be appointed in due course.
All of the changes will become effective on January 1, 2006, with the
exception of the moves of Terence Goodlace and John Munro, which
is with immediate effect.
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Information for Editors
Following the changes the Gold Fields Executive Committee will consist of the following people:
1. Ian Cockerill
Chief executive officer
2. Nick Holland
Chief financial officer
3. Cain Farrel
Company secretary
4. John Munro
Head of corporate development
5. Jimmy Dowsley
Head of business development
6. Craig Nelsen
Head of exploration
7. Willie Jacobsz
Head of investor relations and corporate affairs
8. James Nkosi
Head of transformation and human resources
9. Terence Goodlace
Head of international operations
10. Brendan Walker
Head of South African operations
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant
has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto
duly authorized.
has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto
duly authorized.
Date: 17 November 2005
GOLD FIELDS LIMITED
By:
Name: Mr W J Jacobsz
Title: Senior Vice President: Investor
Relations and Corporate Affairs