BP has turned to an industry outsider to lead its next phase, appointing Woodside Energy chief executive Meg O’Neill to steer ...

BP remains a target despite dramatically hiring its first outsider as chief executive in its history as it seeks to fend off potential suitors and drop its ill-fated push on Net Zero.

Albert Manifold has not taken long to influence events at BP. Just weeks after formally assuming the chairmanship, the former ...

O'Neill, who will take over in April following the abrupt exit of Murray Auchincloss, becomes bp's first external CEO in its ...

FTSE 100 oil major BP has replaced CEO Murray Auchincloss with Woodside Energy chief Meg O’Neil, a surprise move indicating a ...

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Oil and gas veteran Meg O'Neill will take over in April as the FTSE 100 giant further distances itself from its disastrous ...

On 17 December 2025, BP announced a major leadership transition, appointing Meg O’Neill, currently CEO of Woodside Energy, as its next chief executive officer effective 1 April 2026. Incumbent CEO ...

Meg O'Neill's appointment as chief executive of BP, the first woman to run an oil major, might clear the way for fresh merger ...

Meg O'Neill will take the reins as CEO of BP starting in April, as Murray Auchincloss steps down as CEO and board director ...

O’Neill’s track record in large LNG deals and upstream growth aligns with BP’s renewed focus on traditional energy.

BP plc announced its board has appointed Meg O’Neill as the company’s next chief executive officer, effective April 1, 2026.