BP Appoints New Downstream EVP, Leveraging Shell and ExxonMobil Experience
What happened
BP appointed Emma Lewis as Executive Vice President, Downstream, effective January 4, 2027. Richard Harding will continue in the interim Executive Vice President, Downstream role until Lewis assumes the position. Lewis previously served as Executive Vice President, Chemicals, at Shell and held operational and supply-chain positions at ExxonMobil across Europe and North America.
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Why it matters
The hiring of Lewis, who brings over 25 years of experience across chemicals, refining, and manufacturing, strengthens BP's Downstream segment leadership. This move integrates deep operational and commercial expertise from both Shell and ExxonMobil into BP's core business.
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Who's involved
- BPBP is appointing new leadership for its Downstream segment.
- ShellShell is the company from which Emma Lewis transitioned to BP.
- ExxonMobilExxonMobil was the previous employer of Emma Lewis, where she held operational and supply-chain roles.
- Richard HardingRichard Harding is currently serving as the interim Executive Vice President of BP's Downstream segment.
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The entities involved
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BP
British multinational oil and gas company
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Shell
British multinational oil and gas company
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ExxonMobil
American multinational oil and gas corporation
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Richard Harding
British global health researcher
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