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Worley Appoints Former Incitec Pivot CEO to Board

At a glance
  • Jeanne Johns joins Worley Board as Non-Executive Director on 1 September 2025.
  • Johns has a background in refining, petrochemicals, oil and gas, and fertilizers.
  • Sharon Warburton retires from Worley Board on 31 August 2025.
  • Warburton served as Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee from 2023 to 2024.

Board Appointment

Jeanne Johns has been appointed as an independent Non-Executive Director of the Worley Board, effective 1 September 2025. Johns brings extensive experience from her career in refining, petrochemicals, oil and gas, civil explosives, and agricultural fertilizers.

Professional Background

Johns served as CEO and Managing Director of Incitec Pivot from 2017 to 2023. Before Incitec, she held various executive roles in the US, UK/Europe, and Asia/China during her 30-year tenure with BP. She is also a non-executive director of HF Sinclair.

Retirement Announcement

Sharon Warburton will retire from the Worley Board on 31 August 2025. She joined the Board in February 2019 and has contributed significantly in strategy, finance, and risk management. Warburton chaired the Audit and Risk Committee from 2023 to 2024.