BP Chair Helge Lund intends to step down "likely during 2026" and the process to pick his successor has started, the energy group said today amid a campaign by activist hedge fund Elliott for more ...

BP's shares rose 0.6% to 402 pence in early trade today. They have fallen nearly 30% since 2019, when Lund took on the chairman role, markedly underperforming rivals.

BP has been under ongoing pressure from investors for underperforming compared to its rivals in recent years. In February, BP slashed its planned investments in renewable energy projects and said it ...

Helge Lund thinks the flight of seniors from StatoilHydro can strengthen Stavanger's position as the oil capitol. "It is surely a good thing for the Stavanger region that the expertise of the many ...

Helge Lund has received praise on social media sites for his handling of the crisis. Mr Lund’s leadership under the extremely difficult situation also impressed chairman of the board Svein Rennemo.

BP has named the former boss of building materials firm CRH as its incoming chairman, replacing Helge Lund after a difficult past few years in the role. Albert Manifold, who was chief executive of CRH ...

BP has appointed Albert Manifold to succeed outgoing chair Helge Lund, the supermajor said on Monday. Manifold held the role of chief executive of CRH, a large building materials business, for 11 ...

BP has appointed Albert Manifold, former CEO of CRH, as its next chair, marking a leadership transition as Helge Lund prepares to step down in October.

Helge Lund, the chair of BP, has ruled himself out as the oil giant’s next chief executive, as he rushed to reassure shareholders it was “business as usual” following the abrupt departure of ...

Global biomedical companies, including Novo Nordisk, are welcome to step up cooperation with China, Chinese Vice President ...