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BP’s new CEO (and failed ex-chair), nepo tantrum at WBD, tech bros say life’s not worth it

Published 9 months, 4 weeks ago

Story of the Week (DR):

Embattled BP replaces CEO, naming Woodside Energy chief as first-ever woman leader of a Big Oil giant MM

BP names new CEO — its fourth in 6 years

O’Neill will replace Murray Auchincloss, after less than two years in the role.

BP’s C-suite milestone: Women in both the CEO and CFO seats

Melody Meyer: Chair of the safety and sustainability committee

Dame Amanda Blanc: Senior independent director

Interim CEO Carol Howle

CFO Kate Thomson

Emma Delaney: EVP, customers & products

Kerry Dryburgh - EVP, people, culture & communications and chief human resources and communications officer

*Emeka Emembolu: EVP, technology

*William Lin - EVP, gas & low carbon energy

2 of 8 white dude leadership

Even after Pamela Daley stepped down in July, still 43% female board influence

Meg O’Neill: ‘hard-nosed’ outsider who will head BP’s pivot away from green energy

First female appointment to a major oil company has faced fierce resistance from climate activists as boss of Woodside

43% female board influence at Woodside

Carol Howle, current executive vice president, supply, trading & shipping of bp, will serve as interim CEO until Meg joins as CEO.

BP 'woke' agenda axed as it hires first female chief exec and doubles down on fossil fuels