Nov 9 (Reuters) - Santos Ltd STO.AX :
* Appointment of CEO STO.AX
* Kevin Gallagher has been appointed as the new Managing Director and CEO of Santos
* Says Gallagher will aim to commence duties with Santos in early 2016
* Current managing director and CEO, David Knox, has agreed with the board that he will step down as Managing Director and CEO
* Says Coates remains in his current role as Executive Chairman
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