Published: April 3, 2026 |

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Carol Howle
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bp has appointed Carol Howle as deputy chief executive officer, effective immediately.

Howle will continue to lead supply, trading and shipping (ST&S) and in her new role will also oversee the company’s ongoing portfolio review and strategy development. To support these changes, bp’s strategy and sustainability team will now report to Carol.

“As I step into my new role I am committed to providing clear direction and consistency so our company can move forward with confidence. To support this, Carol will oversee the ongoing portfolio review and long-term strategy development beyond our 2027 targets,” said Meg O’Neill, chief executive officer.

I’m looking forward to working closely with her to deliver a simpler, stronger, more valuable bp to maximize value for our shareholders,” added O’Neill.

“bp is a great company. Progress has been made in recent months but there is always more to do. Meg and I share a commitment to safe and reliable operations, disciplined capital allocation and high-quality delivery — and I look forward to supporting her as she gets started,” said Carol Howle, deputy chief executive officer of bp.

Carol has spent 25 years with bp. She was appointed EVP ST&S in 2020 and interim CEO in December 2025.

bp is an energy company that explores and produces oil and natural gas, refines, markets, and supplies petroleum products, as well as generates solar energy, and manufactures and markets chemicals such as terephthalic acid, acetic acid, acrylonitrile, ethylene, and polyethylene. BP serves customers worldwide.

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