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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 July 2009
Commission File Number 1-31318
Gold Fields Limited
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
150 Helen Rd.
Sandown, Sandton 2196
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.
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): ________

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as
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.
Yes ..... No ..x...

If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in
connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ________
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Gold Fields Limited
(Reg. No. 1968/004880/06)
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
Share Code: GFI
ISIN Code: ZAE000018123

CHANGES IN DIRECTORATE

In terms of Section 3.59 of the Listings Requirements of JSE
Limited, shareholders are advised that Professor Gill Marcus has
tendered her resignation from the Board of Gold Fields Limited,
with effect from 20 July 2009. This follows her appointment as
Governor of the South African Reserve Bank from 9 November 2009.

The Board thanks Professor Marcus for the significant
contribution she has made to the affairs of Gold Fields since her
appointment in 2007 and wishes her every success.

21 July 2009
Sponsor: JP Morgan Equities Limited
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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.


Date: 21 July 2009

GOLD FIELDS LIMITED
By:

Name: 
  Mr W J Jacobsz
Title: 
    Senior Vice President: Investor
             Relations and Corporate Affairs