Santos, led by Natasha Wegener, Senior Mobility Adviser in partnership with Anna Michielsen, General Manager Australia, NZ & Pacific, ECA

The partnership between Santos and ECA exemplifies the power of strategic collaboration in enhancing global mobility practices. Together, they developed tailored compensation structures for employees across diverse locations, addressing the complexities of legacy arrangements and new mergers while ensuring equity in remuneration.

Through specialised allowances, FX reviews, and expert mobility advice, the collaboration supported Santos’ expansion into new global regions, including Papua New Guinea, Singapore, and Alaska. By leveraging ECA’s extensive benchmarking and data insights, Santos was able to implement transparent and equitable compensation strategies, ensuring that expatriates were well-supported professionally and personally.

This partnership not only enabled Santos to scale its mobility program but also maintained operational discipline within a low-cost model. The mutual trust and shared vision between Santos and ECA demonstrate a truly exemplary collaboration, making them well-deserving finalists for the Strategic Collaboration Excellence Award.