BHP Australia Chief Emerges as Leading Candidate for Woodside CEO Position
Woodside Energy Group CEO Search: Geraldine Slattery in the Running
Geraldine Slattery, head of BHP Group's Australian business, is a contender for the top job at Woodside Energy Group, according to sources familiar with the situation. While she has not been formally selected, Slattery has interviewed for the position and is one of a handful of candidates in the running.
Background
The search for a permanent CEO at Woodside Energy Group comes after Meg O'Neill's unexpected departure in December 2025 to take the top job at BP Plc. Liz Westcott, who previously ran Woodside's Australian operations, has been acting CEO since O'Neill's departure.
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Process and Timeline
Woodside has already disclosed its intention to appoint a permanent CEO in the first quarter of 2026. A spokesperson for the company declined to comment further on the search process.
Impact on BHP
Slattery's potential departure from BHP Group would be a significant blow to the company, where she runs the high-profile Australian business and has been seen as a strong candidate for the top job. Her exit would also narrow the list of contenders for the CEO position, leaving Brandon Craig, BHP's Americas president, and Chief Financial Officer Vandita Pant as front-runners, or potentially an external candidate. Chief Commercial Officer Rag Udd has also been seen as a potential contender.
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Key Figures and Companies
- Geraldine Slattery: Head of BHP Group's Australian business
- Mike Henry: Current CEO of BHP Group
- Woodside Energy Group: Australian energy company
- BHP Group: Global mining and energy company
- BP Plc: International energy company
- Liz Westcott: Acting CEO of Woodside Energy Group
- Meg O'Neill: Former CEO of Woodside Energy Group
- Brandon Craig: Americas president of BHP Group
- Vandita Pant: Chief Financial Officer of BHP Group
- Rag Udd: Chief Commercial Officer of BHP Group
Investor Takeaway
Investors should monitor the developments in the CEO search at Woodside Energy Group.
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