BP chairman to step down after oil giant retreats from green energy

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2025-04-04

London (PA Media/dpa) - The chairman of British oil major BP has announced plans to step down from the company after its retreat from green investments following pressure from shareholders. BP kick-started a search for a new chair after Helge Lund told the board he intends to leave the role "in due course." The oil and gas business said it is likely to take until 2026 for a new hire to replace Lund, who will then step down from the board. Aviva's......

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