Phil Neckers

Phil Neckers is an experienced professional in the fields of mergers and acquisitions, portfolio strategy, and geoscience. Currently serving as Principal in Mergers & Acquisitions and Portfolio & Transactions at Woodside Energy since June 2022, Neckers previously held principal roles in financial analysis and portfolio strategy at BHP from October 2017 to June 2022. Early career experiences include positions as an Application Engineer at Oetiker Group and various geological roles at OZ Minerals, Bendigo Mining, and Rio Tinto. Neckers also contributed to leadership in student organizations including the Melbourne Business School's Student Representative Council and the AusIMM Student Chapter. Phil holds an MBA from Melbourne Business School and advanced degrees in geology from the University of Melbourne.