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About
Independent Non-Executive Director, appointed 7 May 2015.
Chair of the Risk and Audit Committee.
Location: Australia
Career summaryÂ
Mr Cooper qualified as a chartered accountant in Australia, leading to a 40-year career in the finance and accounting profession. He has held a number of senior tax and finance roles, including Partner at Ernst & Young, Partner / Business Unit Leader, Tax Practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Managing Partner for Arthur Andersen in Perth (for just over 10 years), during which time he specialised in the mining, energy and utility sectors.
Other key positions Mr Cooper has held include Commissioner and Chairman of the Insurance Commission of Western Australia and Pro Chancellor of the University of Western Australia.
Throughout his career, Mr Cooper has had extensive involvement in community activities, including serving as Commissioner and Chair of the West Australian Football Commission and as a Member of the State Health Research Advisory Council (Western Australia)
In 2014 Mr Cooper was awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia. He was also named West Australian of the Year in the Professions category in 2015.
External appointmentsÂ
Mr Cooper is a Director of St John of God Australia Limited and Wright Prospecting Pty Ltd. Mr Cooper was a Non-Executive Director of ASX-listed Woodside Energy Group Limited from February 2013 until April 2024.
Skills and experienceÂ
Mr Cooper brings exceptional financial acumen and accounting expertise, a strong understanding of legal and regulatory compliance and substantial experience in risk management oversight to our Board, all of which also make him a highly capable Risk and Audit Committee Chair. His listed company experience and expertise in capital management and corporate development are highly valued by our Board as it oversees the implementation of our strategy, as is his strong focus on organisational philosophy, values and standards.
Personal Details
Title: Mr
Surname: Cooper
M/F: Male
Nationality: Australia
Country of Birth: Australia
Language: English
Qualification: BCom, FCA, FAICD
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Other directorships (state)
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Working history
Name
Appointed Date: 01/02/2013
Date Resigned: 01/04/2024
Industry: Oil and Gas
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Member
Woodside EnergyAppointed Date: 01/02/2013
Date Resigned: 01/04/2024
Industry: Oil and Gas
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Committee/s
| Company | Committee | Role | Appointment Date | Resignation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South32 Limited | Risk & Compliance | Chairperson | 07/05/2015 | |
| South32 Limited | Audit | Chairperson | 07/05/2015 | |
| Woodside Petroleum | Board | Member | 01/02/2013 | 01/04/2024 |
| Woodside Petroleum | Audit | Chairperson | 01/02/2013 | 01/04/2024 |
| Woodside Petroleum | Remuneration | Member | 01/02/2013 | 01/04/2024 |
| Woodside Petroleum | Nominations & Governance | Member | 01/02/2013 | 01/04/2024 |
Independence Questions
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Do you hold shares in the company for more than 0.10%? (directly or by representation):
Is your Director annual fee more than 5% of your total income from all sources?:
Are you more than 10 years as a director?:
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