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KATE THOMSON APPOINTED BP CFO AND JOINS BOARD
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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 02 February, 2024
BP p.l.c.
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Exhibit
1.1
Kate
Thomson appointed bp CFO and joins board dated 02 February
20424
Exhibit 1.1
press release
2 February 2024
Kate Thomson appointed bp chief financial officer and joins
board
The board of bp today announced that Kate Thomson has been
appointed bp chief financial officer and will join bp's board, both
with immediate effect. Kate has been interim chief financial
officer since September 2023.
Helge Lund, bp chair commented: "I am delighted to confirm Kate's
appointment as CFO and welcome her to the board. She has a detailed
understanding of bp and the energy and finance sectors, combined
with deep technical expertise. Her
record of finance leadership together with her performance as
interim CFO have clearly demonstrated her suitability to become
bp's permanent CFO. The board looks forward to working with
Kate and Murray as we continue with the execution of bp's
strategy."
Kate Thomson said: "It's a privilege to become CFO and to join bp's
board. We've made great progress through the past few years
in strengthening bp, and I have no doubt this will continue. I'm
excited about how we can continue to drive bp's focus on delivery
and growing value as we work towards hitting our targets for
2025."
Before taking on the role of interim CFO, Kate had been bp's senior
vice president, finance for production & operations,
responsible for the financial stewardship of and commercial
partnering with the business globally. She has been with bp since
2004, previously holding a number of senior financial roles,
including group treasurer and group head of tax.
Before joining bp, Kate had worked in professional services firms
including with Ernst & Young in M&A tax and as group head
of tax for Charter plc. She has been a member of the board of Aker
BP since 2016 and also serves on the boards of a number of bp Group
companies. She is a qualified chartered accountant and is a member
of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
(ICAEW).
Notes:
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Kate
Thomson's remuneration arrangements will include:
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Annual
salary of £800,000;
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Provisions
relating to bonus opportunity, bonus deferral and performance
shares in accordance with BP's 2023 remuneration policy as
approved by shareholders; and
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A
cash allowance in lieu of pension equal to 20% of base salary,
in accordance with BP's 2023 remuneration policy and
aligned with the majority of the wider
UK workforce.
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There are no additional matters that require disclosure
under 9.6.13R of the UK Listing Rules.
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bp press office, London: bppress@bp.com,
07831 095541
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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.
