RE: BP's scramble to rally big investors behind new chief27 Jul 2025 05:25
The market response to Amanda Blanc's choice is flat/dry/dull & quite frankly isn't getting excited.
I'm absolutely certain Albert Manifold knew his materials/cement industry inside out and that is his success story.
It ridiculous to assume that Mr Manifold's building materials path can translate over to Oil & Gas.
Before early retirement, I used to own a chemical company & had dealings with many European companies.....about 15 years ago we had a meeting with a well established German customer, they had appointment a new head of Sales & Marketing (Ex European marketing for largest alcohol spirits company)
I met the guy 9 month into his new position & he was clueless in his new company position.
We can say...give Mr Manifold a chance.
In BP case, there isn't the luxury of any more panic strategy blunders.