Broadbent retires from Woodside

Perth-based Woodside Petroleum Ltd has announced the retirement of director Jillian Broadbent following 10 years of service.

Ms Broadbent has been a director of the company since 1998. She was most recently the Chair of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee and a member of the Audit and Risk Committee and Nominations Committee.

Chairman Michael Chaney said Ms Broadbent had been a highly valued member of the Board and would be missed by her fellow directors.

"Jillian has served Woodside with distinction during her ten years on the Board, and has been involved in a number of significant company decisions over the period," Mr Chaney said.