BHP Appoints Adrian Wood as New Chief Financial Officer

Mining giant BHP has appointed internal executive Adrian Wood as its new chief financial officer effective next February. Wood will succeed Vandita Pant following the release of the company half-year results.

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A BHP logo is displayed during the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Sydney, Australia, October 27, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams

BHP has appointed insider Adrian Wood as its new chief financial officer, succeeding Vandita Pant in February next year. Wood brings 25 years of corporate experience across Australia and the United Kingdom. The leadership transition comes as the mining giant prepares to release its half-year results.