Who is William Lin, and what is his role at BP before departing?

William Lin is BP Plc’s Executive Vice President of Gas and Low Carbon and a member of BP’s leadership team; he will remain in office until the third quarter before departing after more than three decades with the company, during which he held various leadership roles.

What broader leadership changes is BP undergoing alongside William Lin’s departure?

BP is undertaking a senior leadership overhaul that includes the unexpected firing of Chairman Albert Manifold last week and CEO Meg O’Neill’s planned announcement of a new leadership team this month, though BP declined to comment on the timing or composition of that new team.

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