By Christian Moess Laursen

BP has formally appointed Murray Auchincloss as its new chief executive officer with immediate effect following ex-CEO Bernard Looney's sudden exit in September, the British oil-and-gas major said Wednesday.

Auchincloss served as interim CEO after Looney's departure.

Write to Christian Moess Laursen at christian.moess@wsj.com

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

January 17, 2024 02:18 ET (07:18 GMT)

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