The Latest Breaking News from Murray Auchincloss

BP backs Amanda Blanc to lead search for new chair despite investor concerns

Senior independent director to handle process again after Albert Manifold’s shock departure last week

The Guardian - UK · Jun 2

Oil giant BP ousts new chairman over 'conduct' and shares slide

BP has ousted its chairman over what it called serious concerns related to "important governance standards, oversight and conduct."

AAP · May 26

BP removes chair Albert Manifold over ‘serious’ governance and conduct concerns

Oil company is FTSE’s biggest faller as chair departs immediately after only eight months in the role

The Guardian - UK · May 26

BP to sell majority stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for £4bn

New York-based Stonepeak has agreed to buy a 65% stake in Castrol.

Evening Standard · Dec 24, 2025

BP's C-suite milestone: Women in both the CEO and CFO seats

Woodside Energy leader Meg O’Neill will join BP as CEO, alongside finance chief Kate Thomson.

Fortune · Dec 19, 2025

BP opts for culture shock with new CEO appointment, but the timing is odd

The decision to replace Murray Auchincloss with Woodside’s Meg O’Neill is puzzling on at least two counts

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2025

BP hires first female boss after surprise departure of chief executive

The abrupt departure of Murray Auchincloss follows the appointment of Albert Manifold as BP’s new chairman

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025

BP hires first female boss as chief executive steps down

Murray Auchincloss’s departure after less than two years follows the appointment of Albert Manifold as BP’s new chairman in July.

Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2025

FTSE 100 Live 18 December: Currys surges after results beat, BP names first female CEO

The Bank of England will today reduce the cost of borrowing by cutting interest rates from 4% to 3.75%.

Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2025

Meg O'Neill becomes first female CEO of BP in its 116 year history as Auchincloss steps down

Auchincloss will serve in an advisory role until December 2026 “to ensure a smooth transition.”

Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2025