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Investors see China, climate as challenges for BHP 'veteran'

Fund managers have endorsed the appointment of Mike Henry to the top job at BHP as a sound choice, but questioned whether an internal candidate is the boldest choice to helm the mining giant.

On Thursday, BHP announced Mr Henry would replace outgoing chief executive Andrew Mackenzie, who is set to retire on December 31 after more than six years in the role.

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William McInnes was a markets reporter for The Australian Financial Review. Connect with William on Twitter. Email William at w.mcinnes@afr.com.au
Vesna Poljak was The Australian Financial Review’s companies editor.

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