Woodside Petroleum Ltd. announced that Mr. Michael Abbott has retired as a Joint Company Secretary effective June 1, 2017. Mr. Abbott will continue in the role of Senior Vice President Corporate & Legal. The company has appointed Mr. Andrew Cox as a Joint Company Secretary effective June 1, 2017. Mr. Cox joined the company in 2004 and was appointed Vice President Legal in January 2015. From June 1, 2017, Mr. Cox's role will be Vice President Legal and General Counsel.