Who is succeeding Carol Howle as head of supply, trading and shipping at BP, and what is his background?

Sam Skerry, who has led BP's mergers and acquisitions business since 2022, will succeed Carol Howle as head of supply, trading and shipping. The news states this appointment directly and notes Skerry's prior role without adding external details.

What recent leadership changes at BP preceded Carol Howle's retirement, and how are they connected?

Carol Howle's retirement extends a leadership shake-up that included the April appointment of Meg O'Neill as CEO—replacing Murray Auchincloss—and the May removal of Chairman Albert Manifold over governance and conduct issues, which he disputes. Howle herself had been named deputy CEO in April after serving as interim chief executive, and was overseeing BP's portfolio review and strategy development at the time of her retirement.

BP Deputy CEO and Trading Chief Carol Howle to Retire

Jun 30, 2026

BP confirmed Deputy CEO Carol Howle will retire, succeeded by Sam Skerry in supply and trading. The move follows new CEO Meg O'Neill's appointment amid ongoing leadership restructuring.

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