BP's head of technology David Eyton steps down

Reuters

Published Jan 13, 2022 15:35

By Ron Bousso

LONDON (Reuters) - BP (LON:BP)'s head of innovation and engineering David Eyton will retire on March 1 and will be replaced by Leigh-Ann Russell, according to a company memo seen by Reuters.

Eyton, part of Chief Executive Officer Bernard Looney's leadership team, joined BP 40 years ago. He will continue to act in a technical advisory capacity for the remainder of the year, according to the memo.

Russell, currently head of procurement and supply chains, joined BP 16 years ago. She will become the sixth woman on Looney's 12-strong leadership team.