SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
for the
period ended 21 July, 2025
BP p.l.c.
(Translation
of registrant's name into English)
1 ST JAMES'S SQUARE, LONDON, SW1Y 4PD, ENGLAND
(Address
of principal executive offices)
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pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act
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Exhibit
1.1
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Albert
Manifold appointed BP p.l.c. chair dated 21 July 2025
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Exhibit 1.1
press release
21 July 2025
Albert Manifold appointed BP p.l.c. chair
BP p.l.c. ("bp") today announces that it has appointed Albert
Manifold to succeed Helge Lund as chair of the company. He will
join the company's board on 1 September as non-executive director
and chair-elect, and will take over as chair on 1 October. At that
point, Helge Lund will step down as chair and as a director of the
bp board.
Albert was the Chief Executive Officer of CRH plc ("CRH") from
January 2014 until December 2024. Under
his leadership CRH strategically reshaped its portfolio and
delivered superior growth and performance. He has a strong
track record of strategic leadership and operational delivery with
a focus on cost efficiency, disciplined capital allocation and cash
flow generation.
He is also a non-executive director at LyondellBasell, a global
chemicals producer, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and a
non-executive director at Mercury Engineering, a leading
privately-owned engineering consultancy.
Dame Amanda Blanc, bp's senior independent director, who led the
succession process on behalf of the board, said: "I am delighted
that following a rigorous and comprehensive global search we have
been able to appoint Albert as our new chair. His impressive track
record of shareholder value creation at CRH demonstrates he is the
ideal candidate to oversee bp's next chapter.
"Albert has a relentless focus on performance which is well suited
to bp's needs now and into the future. He transformed and refocused
CRH into a global leader by building on its rich heritage to
deliver superior growth, cash generation and returns.
"On behalf of the company, I would also like to thank Helge for his
leadership and dedicated service to bp throughout the past seven
years. His contribution through a period of immense change has been
invaluable."
Albert Manifold said: "It is an honour to be appointed chair of one
of the world's great energy companies, and to have the opportunity
to help the company reach its full potential. bp has a vital role
to play in addressing the world's growing energy needs. I look
forward to working with the bp board, Murray and the leadership
team to accelerate delivery of bp's strategy and drive compelling
and sustainable shareholder value creation."
Albert is a Certified Public Accountant, a Chartered Accountant,
and holds a Master of Business Administration and a Master in
Business Studies, both from Dublin City University. He remains a
special adviser to the board of CRH and is also an adviser at
Clayton Dubilier & Rice.
There are no additional matters that require disclosure under
6.4.8R of the UK Listing Rules.
This announcement contains inside information. The person
responsible for arranging the release of this announcement on
behalf of BP p.l.c., is Ben Mathews, Company
Secretary.
Further information:
bp press office, London: [email protected],
+44 (0)7831
095541
SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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BP
p.l.c.
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(Registrant)
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Dated: 21
July 2025
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/s/ Ben
J. S. Mathews
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Ben J.
S. Mathews
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Company
Secretary
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