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BP Announces Deputy CEO Retirement, New Supply Head, Chairman Ousted
6/30/2026
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- Carol Howle will retire as deputy chief executive.
- Sam Skerry will lead supply, trading and shipping from August 1.
- Meg O'Neill said the deputy chief executive role will remain vacant while BP streamlines.
- Sonya Adams will become vice president of people and culture, replacing Kerry Dryburgh who will exit in Q3 2026.
- Albert Manifold was removed as BP chairman in May over governance issues.
