BP named the American former Exxon Mobil executive as its new boss in an unexpected management shake-up Wednesday. She is set to take the helm of a storied yet often troubled energy producer that is aiming to reinvigorate its fossil-fuel business after an ill-timed turn toward renewable energy.

BP’s new chief executive must abandon net zero and steer the company decisively back to oil and gas, shareholders have said.

PERTH, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Energy industry veteran Meg O'Neill, tapped by BP (BP.L) to lead a shake-up at the venerable London-based major, made an immediate splash when she took the reins at Australia's Woodside Energy, clinching a deal that doubled its production portfolio.

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BP CEO Murray Auchincloss is being replaced after less than two years in the role. Woodside Energy's Meg O'Neill will take the helm in April.

FTSE 100 opened slightly higher on Thursday as it managed to hold gains. However, weak overnight cues from Wall Street and uncertainty around growth and interes

An oil and gas major has appointed its first female – and a first external candidate – as its chief executive amid continuing takeover speculation. BP announced today that US oil veteran Meg O’Neill,

Ms Meg O’Neil will replace Mr Murray Auchincloss in April, London-listed BP said on Dec 17. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Lucy Nation, BP’s Australian Country President, stands at the forefront of this transformation, acknowledging the multifaceted challenges her company faces in redefining its identity. This article delves into the complexities of BP's sustainability journey under Nation's leadership,

BP on Thursday made an abrupt shift in leadership, as CEO Murray Auchinloss is stepping down immediately after less than two years on the job.