BP appoints Birrell to lead upstream, Harding to head downstream

en.Wedoany.com Reported - BP announced two senior executive appointments on Tuesday: Group veteran Gordon Birrell will take charge of the upstream division, while Richard Harding will serve as interim head of the downstream division. This reshuffle marks a concrete step in BP's previously announced plan to restructure into two major business segments.

Last month, BP dismissed former Chairman Albert Manifold over bullying-related allegations. The company is currently striving to regain investor confidence by cutting costs, reducing debt, and refocusing on its core oil and gas operations.

The upstream segment, following the traditional integrated oil and gas company structure, will combine BP's exploration, production, joint ventures, as well as its renewable natural gas and carbon capture businesses. The downstream segment will include refineries, terminals, and pipelines, along with mobility and convenience store operations.

The new structure takes effect operationally from July 1, and will apply to external matters such as financial reporting from January 1, 2027. Birrell previously held various leadership roles within the group before overseeing BP's production and operations. Harding succeeds Emma Delaney, who formerly led BP's products and customers business and left the company in April last year.

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