bp has announced that Albert Manifold will succeed Helge Lund as chair of the company. He will join the company’s board on 1 September as non-executive director and chair-elect and will take over as chair on 1 October. At that point, Helge Lund will step down as chair and as a director of the bp board.
“I am delighted that following a rigorous and comprehensive global search we have been able to appoint Albert as our new chair. His impressive track record of shareholder value creation at CRH demonstrates he is the ideal candidate to oversee bp’s next chapter.” – Dame Amanda Blanc, bp’s Senior Independent Director
“It is an honour to be appointed chair of one of the world’s great energy companies, and to have the opportunity to help the company reach its full potential. bp has a vital role to play in addressing the world’s growing energy needs. I look forward to working with the bp board, Murray and the leadership team to accelerate delivery of bp’s strategy and drive compelling and sustainable shareholder value creation.” – Albert Manifold
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