About
Chair and Independent Non-Executive Director, appointed 1 November 2017 and Chair since 12 April 2019.
Chair of the Nomination and Governance Committee
Location: Australia
Career summaryÂ
Ms Wood has worked in legal practice and business.
In 2001, Ms Wood joined the BHP Group and held several global executive leadership roles, including Group Company Secretary, Chief Governance Officer, Chief People Officer and President People and Public Affairs (Corporate Affairs). Following her retirement in 2014, she continued as an adviser to BHP’s Board and Chief Executive Officer until 2015. She also chaired the BHP Foundation until 2019, overseeing grant provisions for not-for-profit organisations to deliver global programs in the areas of natural resource governance, human capability and social inclusion, and conserving and sustainably managing natural environments. Before joining BHP she worked at Bonlac Foods Limited, where she spent five years as General Counsel and Company Secretary.
Other key positions Ms Wood has held include being a member of the Takeovers Panel (Australia) from 2000 to 2012 and roles with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (Business Consultative Panel) and the Australian Government’s Business Regulatory Advisory Group.
External appointments
Ms Wood is a Director of the Robert Salzer Foundation and the Stars Foundation, serves as an ambassador for the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation and is a member of the Advisory Board of the Sir John Monash Leadership Academy. Ms Wood was a Non-Executive Director of ASX-listed Dierriwarrh Investments Limited from July 2016 until January 2024.
Skills and experience
Ms Wood brings extensive corporate governance expertise to her roles as Chair of our Board and the Nomination and Governance Committee. In these roles, her experienced leadership promotes a cohesive environment of constructive challenge and oversight. Ms Wood’s substantial tenure as a global executive within the resources industry means that she brings a strong understanding of the regulatory landscape and the key strategic risks and opportunities for a global mining and metals company. Her expertise in shaping culture (including through organisational and remuneration design), public policy, social performance and stakeholder engagement enables her to bring valuable insights in these areas.
Personal Details
Qualifications & Experience
Other directorships (state)
(only entities turnover at least $5m p/a)
Working history
Committee/s
| Company | Committee | Role | Appointment Date | Resignation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South32 Limited | Board | Member | 01/11/2017 | |
| South32 Limited | Nominations & Governance | Chairperson | 12/04/2019 |