Kate Thomson Appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer at bp

Kate Thomson Appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer at bp

(IN BRIEF) bp has named Kate Thomson as its interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) following the recent appointment of Murray Auchincloss as the interim CEO. Kate Thomson, currently serving as bp’s Senior Vice President of Finance for Production & Operations, brings 19 years of experience with the company, including roles such as Group Treasurer and Head of Group Tax. Her deep financial knowledge and leadership within bp’s finance function position her well for the CFO role, where she will play a key role in advancing the company’s strategy. Thomson has previously worked in professional services firms and serves on the boards of various bp Group companies.

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 20-Sep-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Kate is currently bp’s senior vice president, finance for production & operations, responsible for the financial stewardship of and commercial partnering with the business globally. She has been with bp for 19 years, previously holding a number of senior financial roles, including group treasurer and head of group tax.

Murray Auchincloss, bp’s interim chief executive officer said: “Kate’s experience and skills make her ideally suited to take on the role of interim CFO. She brings deep technical knowledge together with a detailed understanding of bp, and has a first-class track record of leadership across our finance function. I look forward to working alongside her as we continue to deliver bp’s strategy”.

Before joining bp in 2004, Kate had worked in professional services firms including with Ernst & Young in M&A tax and as group head of tax for Charter plc. Kate has been a member of the board of Aker BP for the past 7 years and also serves on the boards of a number of bp Group companies. She is a qualified chartered accountant.

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SOURCE: Lightsource bp