Former BP boss Bernard Looney linked with Abu Dhabi role
The former BP chief reportedly met with senior figures in Abu Dhabi, including the head of Adnoc.
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Shareholder advisory firms support BP handling of Looney sacking
Two major shareholder advisor firms have endorsed BP's (LON:BP) handling of the departure of former chief executive officer Bernard Looney.
New BP CEO Murray Auchincloss received £8m in 2023
Newly appointed BP chief executive officer Murray Auchincloss took home just over £8m in pay in 2023, including £6.5m in bonuses.
BP confirms interim boss Murray Auchincloss as CEO
BP has officially handed the role of chief executive to interim appointee Murray Auchincloss, ending months of searching and speculation.
BP shareholders urge oil giant to target BAE head as new CEO
BAE Systems chief Charles Woodburn is being backed by some investors to replace former CEO Bernard Looney
BP shortlists three internal candidates for CEO replacement
BP is said to be preferring internal candidates as it searches for its next chief executive, following Bernard Loony’s resignation amid scandal earlier in the year.
BP memo says Looney pay decision was not ‘unduly harsh’
An internal memo sent to BP senior staff denies its decision over forfeited share, salary and bonus payments to former CEO Bernard Looney is overly punitive.
Bernard Looney: Former BP CEO to forfeit up to £32m in earnings
Former BP CEO Bernard Looney will forfeit up to £32.4 million in earnings, the company has said, after he resigned in scandal earlier this year.
BP CEO search to drag on into new year
Reuters reported interim CEO Murray Auchincloss had privately indicated he would like to take the top job. Auchincloss was formerly BP CFO.
BP selects executive search firm to find Looney CEO replacement
Oil giant reportedly hires Egon Zehnder International to help find next chief executive after Bernard Looney ousting
BP pensioners call for company conduct probe over fund dispute
A group representing BP pensioners has called for an investigation into whether former chief executive Bernard Looney breached the company’s “conduct and values” when dealing with the fund.
Looney accused of promoting staff following relationships
Allegations that prompted the resignation of former BP boss Bernard Looney include the suggestion that he promoted women with whom he had past relationships, according to the Financial Times.
Video: The search for BP’s CEO, who’s in the running?
It has been over a week since BP (LON:BP) saw its chief executive Bernard Looney step down and the firm is now on the hunt for his replacement.
BP will move on from its governance scandal ‘quickly’, ex CEO says
Former BP (LON: BP) CEO John Browne expects the British supermajor to move on from its governance scandal “quite quickly” and stick with its current strategy.
Many unanswered questions linger after week of chaos for BP
After several days of chaos, BP Plc (LON: BP) ended last week without a permanent leader and with significant doubts over its strategy.
BP CEO Search Includes External Candidates as Hunt Begins
BP Plc is looking both internally and externally for a new chief executive officer to replace Bernard Looney, who left his post abruptly after failing to fully disclose relationships with colleagues.
BP’s urgent search for a new CEO: Who’s on the list?
BP board woke up on Wednesday facing an urgent search for a new boss, its fifth in 16 years.
Surprise exit of BP CEO leaves questions over green strategy
“Once a CEO lies to the board, there is a loss of confidence,"
Confirmed: BP CEO Bernard Looney resigns over ‘personal relationships’ with colleagues
BP (LON: BP) has confirmed its CEO Bernard Looney has resigned after an investigation into his “conduct in respect of personal relationships with company colleagues” and misleading the board.
‘OilyFans’: London agency pitches oil and gas hit campaign (Exclusive)
Following an ‘OilyFans’ billboard sting in July, Don’t Panic is pitching a multi-thousand-pound online hit campaign, complete with a stunt film and deepfakes of oil bosses.
BP talks up $3.5bn investment in talks with Egypt president
“There's a lot of synergies across the countries that are involved there ... There's huge demand for gas, both in the region and in Europe.
BP considers building two UK wind farms without any subsidies
BP (LON: BP) is considering building two offshore wind farms in the Irish Sea without any support from the government — marking a first for the sector where development has been hindered by rising costs.
Pensioner ire grows as BP snubs inflation payout and ups dividend
Pensioners complained that BP’s decision to reject a request for an inflation-linked increase in payments is “not acceptable” in the face of healthy profits and rising payouts to shareholders.
North Sea Seagull project to come online ‘later this year’
It means that start-up at Seagull is slightly delayed - previously issued guidance from Neptune Energy had the field coming online in the first half of the year.
BP results: How much did it earn and how much windfall tax did it pay?
Energy giant BP (LON: BP) has unveiled its second quarter results, reporting net profits of $2.58bn and providing an outline of its UK windfall tax payments.