Woodside says Carroll is a proven financial executive with a strong background in implementing disciplined financial reporting systems in a global resources company.

Carroll has 18 years experience in the resources industry and is currently with BHP Billiton Petroleum Americas, based in Houston.

He has worked for BHP Billiton in a variety of finance roles since joining that company in 1987.

Born in Melbourne, Carroll spent seven years working in Western Australia before being posted to Houston in 2003.

He is expected to begin working at Woodside in late March.