Worley Limited announced the appointment of Chris Ashton as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director of Worley effective 24 February 2020 following the retirement of Andrew Wood. Chris has been at Worley since 1998 and has held many leadership roles in the company. Prior to appointment as CEO, Chris was Worley Chief Operating Officer (COO) responsible for the integration of ECR and for strategy for the transformed Worley business.

Previously Chris was accountable for the growth and Andrew will remain with Worley to advise the Board and the CEO until the end of this financial year. He will resign as Managing Director from the Worley Board after the Board meeting approving the interim results effective 24 February 2020.