BHP Group Limited filed a Form 6-K with the SEC on 12 November 2026 announcing the appointment of Adrian Wood as Chief Financial Officer, effective 17 February 2027, succeeding Vandita Pant.

Key Highlights

  • New CFO appointed: Adrian Wood will become Chief Financial Officer of BHP Group Limited effective 17 February 2027.
  • Predecessor departing: Vandita Pant will step down as CFO following the release of BHP's half year results on 16 February 2027.
  • Transition support: Vandita Pant will remain with BHP to provide transition support until 29 March 2027, according to the filing.
  • Wood's current role: Adrian Wood is currently Vice President Projects, Minerals Australia and joined BHP in 2015.
  • Prior BHP roles: Wood has previously served as Vice President Finance, Minerals Australia and as Group Investor Relations Officer of BHP.
  • Industry background: Wood has more than 25 years' experience across investment banking and corporate roles in Australia and the United Kingdom, including at UBS in London and Macquarie Group, according to the filing.

BHP Group Announces CFO Transition From Pant to Wood

BHP Group Limited (NYSE:BHP) disclosed the leadership change in a Form 6-K filed on 12 November 2026. According to the filing, Adrian Wood will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer effective 17 February 2027, the day after BHP is scheduled to release its half year results. The filing states that Wood joined BHP in 2015 and currently serves as Vice President Projects, Minerals Australia.

The filing quotes BHP Chief Executive Officer Brandon Craig as saying: "Adrian has a strong track record of financial management, strategic thinking and commercial capability. His appointment ensures that we continue to build organisational capacity, with the right mix of skills, experience and perspectives to deliver BHP's strategy." Craig also credited outgoing CFO Vandita Pant for her "significant commitment and contribution to BHP over the past 10 years."

According to the filing, Pant joined BHP in 2016 as Group Treasurer and Head of Europe, was appointed Chief Commercial Officer in 2019, and has held multiple senior financial and commercial roles across the company. She will remain with BHP in a transition support capacity until 29 March 2027. The filing was authorised for release by Stefanie Wilkinson, Group Company Secretary, and signed by Wilkinson in her capacity as Group General Counsel and Group Company Secretary.

What Was Disclosed

BHP Group Limited filed a Form 6-K on 12 November 2026 announcing the appointment of Adrian Wood as CFO effective 17 February 2027, succeeding Vandita Pant, who will depart following the half year results release on 16 February 2027 and remain for transition support through 29 March 2027.