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BP appoints first female CEO amid struggles for revival

Dec 18, 2025, 1:18 AM30
(Update: Dec 18, 2025, 1:53 PM)
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BP appoints first female CEO amid struggles for revival

  • Meg O'Neill will assume the role of CEO at BP in April 2023, marking a significant milestone as the first woman to lead one of the world's top five oil firms.
  • Her appointment follows the departure of Murray Auchincloss, who faced shareholder pressure for improved performance amidst falling returns and failed renewable energy initiatives.
  • O'Neill’s track record of leadership at Woodside Energy gives BP hope for a strategy shift back to traditional oil and gas.
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