Woodside Energy CEO to become BP CEO from April

  • Gas
  • December 18, 2025

Meg O’Neill will become BP’s CEO from 1 April 2026 after Murray Auchincloss’ abrupt departure today.

Carol Howle, current Executive Vice-President, Supply, Trading & Shipping, will serve as interim CEO until April. Auchincloss will serve in an advisory role until December 2026.

O’Neill, currently CEO of Woodside Energy, oversaw the acquisition of BHP Petroleum International. Before joining Woodside Energy in 2018, she spent 23 years at ExxonMobil in technical, operational and leadership positions.

Albert Manifold, Chair of BP, said her “relentless focus” on business improvement will prepare the multinational firm for its next growth phase.

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