BP announces leadership transition17 Dec 2025 22:45
Just had BP news email:
BP p.l.c. Announces Leadership Transition
Meg O’Neill to serve as next CEO of bp, effective 1 April 2026
Murray Auchincloss steps down as CEO and director of the Board
Carol Howle to serve as interim CEO
BP p.l.c. (LSE and NYSE:bp) (“bp”) announces that the bp Board has appointed Meg O’Neill as bp’s next chief executive officer (“CEO”), effective 1 April 2026. Murray Auchincloss has decided to step down from his position as CEO and director of the Board, effective Thursday, 18 December. Carol Howle, current executive vice president, supply, trading & shipping of bp, will serve as interim CEO until Meg joins as CEO. Murray will serve in an advisory role until December 2026 to ensure a smooth transition.