Key highlights
- bp appoints Carol Howle as deputy CEO, effective immediately.
- She will continue to lead supply, trading and shipping and will oversee the portfolio review and long-term strategy beyond 2027.
- bp's strategy and sustainability team now reports to her.
- Howle has 25 years at bp, was appointed EVP ST&S in 2020 and served as interim CEO in December 2025.
Appointment
bp appointed Carol Howle as deputy chief executive officer, effective immediately.
Responsibilities
Howle will continue to lead supply, trading and shipping (ST&S) and will oversee the ongoing portfolio review and long-term strategy development beyond 2027; the strategy and sustainability team now reports to her.
Context
Meg O'Neill is chief executive officer; Howle served as interim CEO in December 2025.
Experience
Howle has 25 years at bp and was appointed EVP ST&S in 2020.
