Appointment of Director to Woodside Board
Woodside has appointed Tony O’Neill as a non-executive Director, effective June 3, 2024.
O’Neill brings extensive experience in the global mining industry, particularly in climate, decarbonization, and sustainability initiatives.
His career highlights include leading technology ventures at Anglo American, such as the deployment of hydrogen-powered mining trucks, and contributing to sustainability initiatives like FutureSmart Mining.
O'Neill will also join Woodside's Audit & Risk, Sustainability, and Nominations & Governance Committees and is slated for election at the Annual General Meeting in April 2025.
- Appointment of Tony O’Neill, a highly experienced leader in global mining, to Woodside's Board.
- O’Neill's expertise in climate, decarbonization, and sustainability aligns with Woodside's strategic goals.
- Experience in deploying innovative technologies, such as hydrogen-powered mining trucks.
- O’Neill's leadership roles in numerous sustainability initiatives, including Anglo American’s FutureSmart Mining.
- Joining Woodside’s Audit & Risk, Sustainability, and Nominations & Governance Committees, bringing valuable insights.
- Potential risk of board over-reliance on O’Neill's mining industry background, which may not fully align with energy sector dynamics.
- O’Neill’s involvement in multiple committees could spread his focus thin, affecting overall effectiveness.
- Future strategic decisions heavily influenced by O'Neill's sustainability focus might not prioritize immediate financial gains.
“We continually review our Board composition to ensure that Woodside’s Board is best placed to support Woodside’s global operations and strategic growth opportunities. Tony O’Neill has a distinguished reputation for his transformational work in the global mining industry and has worked extensively on climate, decarbonisation and sustainability initiatives. His experience in delivering outstanding operational performance along with his strategic thinking will be invaluable to Woodside. We are delighted to welcome Tony to the Woodside Board.” Woodside Chair, Mr Richard Goyder said.
Mr O’Neill’s career started as an engineer in Australian nickel mines and he has worked in leadership and executive roles across many countries and commodities. He retired from Anglo American as Group Executive Director of Technical and Sustainability in December 2022 after a career which saw him oversee Anglo American’s technology ventures including the world’s first in-field deployment of hydrogen-powered mining trucks. Mr O’Neill has been involved in many mining industry leading sustainability initiatives, including Anglo American’s FutureSmart Mining, the Waterless Mine, the Living Mine and 2040 Net Zero strategy.
Mr O’Neill holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Mining Technology) from Western Australia’s Curtin University and holds an MBA from the University of
Mr O’Neill joins Woodside as an independent non-executive Director and member of the Audit & Risk, Sustainability and Nominations & Governance Committees. Mr O’Neill will stand for election as a nonexecutive Director at the Annual General Meeting in April 2025.
This announcement was approved and authorised for release by Woodside’s Disclosure Committee.
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