Offshore

Santos Confirms Lachlan Harris as CFO

Santos appoints Lachlan Harris as CFO effective immediately. He has served as Acting CFO since October and led Santos’ US$1 billion 10-year bond offering.

Lachlan Harris (Photo: SANTOS)

19, December 2025
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Santos has appointed Lachlan Harris as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.

Harris has been responsible for the company’s financial oversight since being named Acting Chief Financial Officer in October. He has spent 15 years with the business and has held leadership roles across treasury, finance systems and risk. Most recently, he served as Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and he has previously acted in the Chief Financial Officer role.

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Gallagher said the appointment reflects Harris’ detailed understanding of the company and the markets in which it operates. Gallagher also highlighted Harris’ financial expertise, analytical approach, risk mindset and leadership, and pointed to his role leading Santos’ US$1 billion 10-year bond offering, which was significantly oversubscribed.

Harris is a Fellow of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance).

Tags: capital markets, CFO appointment, Corporate Finance, Lachlan Harris, Santos

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