Santos boss racing against time

Firm footing: The logo of Australian gas producer Santos at their Sydney office. The firm’s CEO’s plan to transform Santos hinges on boosting production volume by more than 50% by the end of the decade. — Reuters

SYDNEY: Kevin Gallagher is in a race against time.

A veteran of Australia’s oil and gas industry, the Scotsman has earned acclaim for transforming Santos Ltd into the country’s second-largest fossil fuel producer in under a decade.