Bernard Looney

Bernard Looney

CEO United Kingdom

Bernard Looney is a former CEO of BP, who resigned in September 2023 after failing to disclose personal relationships with employees. His departure marked a significant moment for the company, as it faced scrutiny over its performance and strategic vision. Looney had previously been seen as a transformative leader, pushing for a greener agenda within BP.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
147,212
Power
6,338$
Sentiment
4.63
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 4 3.50 0.17% +0% 38,005,238 64,090 $1,700,000 2,867$
United Kingdom 4 5.25 0.11% +0% 67,886,011 72,605 $2,700,000 2,888$
Switzerland 1 6.00 0.07% +0% 8,654,622 5,985 $700,000 484$
Liechtenstein 1 7.00 0.04% +0% 38,137 14 $6,900 3$
New Zealand 1 4.00 0.05% +0% 4,822,233 2,171 $210,000 95$
Ireland 1 3.00 0.05% +0% 5,030,000 2,346 $5,100 2$
Totals 12 124,436,241 147,211 $5,322,000 6,339$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Switzerland Switzerland: Bernard Looney was the CEO of BP who announced a significant strategic shift towards becoming a force for good in a climate-neutral world. 6

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Der Erdölriese BP beendet seine grüne Strategie und setzt wieder auf Öl und Gas

Liechtenstein Liechtenstein: Bernard Looney was the former CEO of BP who had a much-praised plan to reduce oil and gas production. 7

O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão): Petroleira BP anuncia corte drástico em energia verde e mais investimento em óleo e gás

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Bernard Looney was the chief executive of BP who accelerated the company's transition towards greener technology. 6

BBC: BP's shareholders want it to make money, not climate policy

Canada Canada: Bernard Looney was Auchincloss' predecessor who pledged to cut oil and gas output while growing renewables. 5

The Globe and Mail: BP cuts renewable investment, boosts oil and gas spending in strategy shift

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Bernard Looney is the former chief executive of BP who had promised to shrink its oil and gas production. 5

The Guardian: BP to raise oil and gas spending to $10bn a year in pivot away from green goals | BP

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Bernard Looney is the former chief executive of BP who first unveiled the company's strategy in 2020. 5

BBC: BP to slash renewables investment and ramp up gas and oil production.

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Bernard Looney is Auchincloss’s predecessor who set the original target to reduce oil and gas output. 5

The Guardian: BP expected to scrap renewables target in shift back to fossil fuels | BP

Canada Canada: Under Auchincloss’ predecessor, Bernard Looney, BP pledged in 2020 to cut oil and gas output by 40 per cent. 5

The Globe and Mail: BP to ditch renewables goals and return focus to fossil fuels, sources say