BP CEO Resigns Amid Probe into Past Relationships With Colleagues

Bernard Looney filed his resignation with immediate effect. BP PLC said Tuesday chief executive officer (CEO) Bernard Looney had tendered his resignation with immediate effect, revealing a company investigation is underway over his personal relationships with colleagues. Chief financial officer Murray Auchincloss takes over on an interim basis, the British energy giant said in a press release. “In May 2022, the Board received and reviewed allegations, with the support of external legal counsel, relating to Mr Looney’s conduct in respect of personal relationships with company colleagues”, it said. “The information…

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