Exec exodus continues at BP as gas boss quits after the abrupt sacking of chairman Albert
The head of BP’s gas and low-carbon business is leaving just days after the abrupt sacking of chairman Albert Manifold.
William Lin’s departure is the latest from BP’s senior ranks, and he will leave in the third quarter of the year after three decades at the company.
The announcement came after BP last week ousted Manifold after less than a year in the job over ‘serious concerns’ about his conduct that had ‘surprised and disappointed’ the board.
Two chairmen and two chief executives have left in the past three years as BP has lurched from one crisis to the next.
The group’s chief executive Meg O’Neill is restructuring the business to renew its focus on oil and gas after an ill-fated foray into renewables under previous management.
In a message to staff, O’Neill, who took over in April, said: ‘We thank William for his leadership, impact, and long-standing commitment to BP, and wish him every success for the future.’
The turmoil at the top of BP has sparked fears that one of Britain’s most important firms could be blown off course in the middle of a crucial turnaround.
Bullying claims: BP ousted chairman Albert Manifold (pictured) after less than a year over ‘serious concerns’ about his conduct that had ‘surprised and disappointed’ the board
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