New Woodside CEO stares down shareholder pay revolt

Apr 23, 2026 – 3.21pm Woodside Energy’s new chief executive, Liz Westcott, has defended her pay after more than one-third of votes were cast against her remuneration, as she stared down climate protesters who stormed the stage of the gas company’s annual meeting. The company’s board has regularly frustrated some shareholders who say its executive remuneration is too generous. Subscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Fetching latest articles