BP deputy chief to leave company in latest upheaval at oil major
BP's deputy CEO Carol Howle is retiring just months after taking the role, marking the latest leadership change at the oil major.
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BP deputy CEO Carol Howle will retire later in the year. This departure comes only months into her tenure and follows other leadership changes within the company.
Coverage from the Financial Times, The Telegraph, and The Business Journals describes the move as a shock resignation and part of a larger upheaval at the organization. Quartz reports that the deputy CEO role will not be replaced.
Future developments depend on how the company manages the remaining leadership structure and the specific timing of Howle's final exit later this year.
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Quick answers
Who is leaving BP?
Deputy CEO Carol Howle.
Will BP hire a new deputy CEO?
According to qz.com, the role is not being replaced.
When will the departure occur?
The Wall Street Journal reports that Howle will retire later in the year.
Coverage (6)
- BP deputy chief to leave company in latest upheaval after Albert Manifold departure The Irish Times · 5h ago
- BP’s deputy chief exits in latest shock resignation The Telegraph · 5h ago
- BP’s new deputy CEO retiring just months into role amid other leadership changes The Business Journals · 5h ago
- BP’s Deputy CEO to Retire Later in The Year WSJ · 5h ago
- BP deputy CEO Carol Howle retiring, role not being replaced qz.com · 5h ago
- BP deputy chief to leave company in latest upheaval at oil major Financial Times · 5h ago broke it first
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