BP Named Murray Auchincloss As CEO With Immediate Effect, Strengthening Its Integrated Energy Delivery And Safety Strategy.
BP announced the appointment of Murray Auchincloss as its new CEO with immediate effect.
Murray, who had been serving as interim CEO since September 2023, will continue as a member of BP’s board.
His appointment followed a robust and competitive search process conducted by the board over the past four months with the support of international search consultants. This included a detailed analysis of a number of candidates, including those outside of BP.
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‘Murray Auchincloss has been appointed CEO of BP with immediate effect, following a competitive search process conducted by the board over the past four months’, said Helge Lund, Chairman of British Petroleum.
BP Reaffirms Its Strategy From Oil Company To Integrated Energy Company
It is an honor to lead BP – this is a great company with great people. Our strategy – from British Petroleum international to integrated energy company, or from IOC to IEC – remains unchanged. I am convinced of the significant value we can create.
Now, more than ever, our focus must remain on delivery – operating with safety and efficiency, executing with discipline and always focusing on returns. This is how we will provide real benefits to our customers and other stakeholders and continue to increase long-term value for BP’s shareholders, said Murray Auchincloss.
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