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BP appoints Emma Lewis, former Shell executive, to lead Downstream in 2027

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BP has appointed Emma Lewis, a former Shell chemicals executive, as executive vice president of Downstream and a member of its leadership team, effective January 4, 2027. She will oversee refining, terminals and pipelines, mobility and convenience, aviation, and bioenergy as BP seeks to strengthen the business and improve performance. Lewis brings more than 25 years of experience in chemicals, refining, manufacturing, commercial operations, supply chains, and strategy, including senior roles at Shell and ExxonMobil. Richard Harding will remain interim head of Downstream until Lewis takes over.

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