Bernard Looney
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.
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Bernard Looney is the former chief executive of BP who departed in 2023.
‘They shot him before he could take his gun from his holster’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-05-29
Bernard Looney was succeeded by Murray Auchincloss as chief executive of BP.
BP sells stake in motor oil arm Castrol in $6bn deal
United Kingdom· 2025-12-24
Bernard Looney is the CEO of BP who embraced the energy transition with fervor.
Vpogled v propadlo zeleno revolucijo pri BP in Shellu
Slovenia· 2025-12-20Bernard Looney resigned from BP, leading to Murray O'Chincloss taking over the company in January 2024.
FT узнала о конфликтах главы ВР и председателя совета директоров — РБК
Russia· 2025-12-20
Bernard Looney was found to have committed serious misconduct and was dismissed from BP.
BP names new boss as current CEO leaves after less than two yearsUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-18
Former BP PLC CEO Bernard Looney forfeited more than US$40-million in 2023 after the board determined he had committed serious misconduct.
Do CEOs think they are above the law in their workplaces?
Canada· 2025-09-09
Bernard Looney resigned as chief executive of BP for not disclosing personal relationships with colleagues.
Nestlé gets a pass for handling of CEO affair – but new boss has no room to falter – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-07
Bernard Looney, a former chief executive of BP, resigned in 2023 after revelations about his previous relationships.
Rise in CEO firings highlights risks of office romances and ethics violations
Australia· 2025-09-04
Bernard Looney was dismissed from BP for failing to be honest during the CEO selection process.
Astronomer sampai Nestle, Para CEO Terguling akibat Tak Patut Bersikap
Indonesia· 2025-09-04
Bernard Looney quit as BP chief executive after admitting he was not fully transparent about his personal relationships.
Nestle fires boss after romantic relationship with employee
Ghana· 2025-09-02
Bernard Looney resigned as CEO of BP after hiding personal relationships with several colleagues.
Scandal la vârful Nestle. Directorul general a fost destituit din cauza unei relații amoroase cu o subordonată. „Era o decizie necesară”
Romania· 2025-09-02
Bernard Looney was dismissed from BP for serious misconduct after failing to disclose relationships with colleagues.
Nestlé sacks CEO over ‘undisclosed romantic relationship’ | NestléUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-01Bernard Looney quit as BP chief executive after admitting he was not fully transparent about his personal relationships.
Nestle fires boss after romantic relationship with employeeUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-01Bernard Looney was forced to resign from BP for concealing personal relationships with colleagues.
Η νέμεσις στο διπλανό γραφείο
Greece· 2025-07-27
Looney had aimed to increase renewable energy generation 20-fold over this decade.
Albert Manifold will not indulge sacred cows or ‘box ticking’ as incoming BP chairman – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-27
Bernard Looney set emissions targets and invested in renewable energy projects as CEO of BP.
Mögliche Übernahme durch Shell ist Quittung für Klimakurs
Switzerland· 2025-05-07
Bernard Looney is the former chief executive of BP who left abruptly after failing to disclose relationships with female colleagues.
Shell reportedly weighing up merits of making move to buy BP | Oil and gas companiesUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-04
Bernard Looney was the former CEO of BP who supported a green strategy aimed at reducing hydrocarbon production.
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Bulgaria· 2025-04-05
Bernard Looney was the former CEO of BP who supported a green strategy aimed at reducing hydrocarbon production.
Цената на iPhone скача с до 43%; Microsoft се отказва от проекти за центрове за данни; Puma с нов шефBulgaria· 2025-04-05Bernard Looney, the former CEO of BP, pledged to produce less oil and gas in a significant shift for the company.
Why companies are quietly abandoning their climate ambitions – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-23
Bernard Looney is now chaired by ExpectAI, concentrating on encouraging smaller companies to reduce their carbon emissions.
No kings, skiing in jeans and apologies to Canada in a week of inventive protest signs in Trump’s US – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-08
Bernard Looney was Auchincloss's predecessor at BP.
BP recua nas renováveis e dobra aposta nos combustíveis fósseis em busca de lucro | Combustíveis fósseis
Portugal· 2025-03-05
Bernard Looney is the former chief executive of BP who has been appointed chair of the UK technology startup ExpectAI.
Some British firms ‘stuck in neutral’ over AI, says Microsoft UK boss | Artificial intelligence (AI)United Kingdom· 2025-03-05
Bernard Looney was the CEO of BP who announced a significant strategic shift towards becoming a force for good in a climate-neutral world.
Der Erdölriese BP beendet seine grüne Strategie und setzt wieder auf Öl und GasSwitzerland· 2025-02-27
Looney was ousted in 2023 after failing to disclose personal relationships with colleagues.
Strategy about-turn: We were wrong on net zero, BP boss says
New Zealand· 2025-02-27Bernard Looney was the former CEO of BP who had a much-praised plan to reduce oil and gas production.
Petroleira BP anuncia corte drástico em energia verde e mais investimento em óleo e gás
Liechtenstein· 2025-02-26
Bernard Looney was the chief executive of BP who accelerated the company's transition towards greener technology.
BP's shareholders want it to make money, not climate policyUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-26
Bernard Looney was Auchincloss' predecessor who pledged to cut oil and gas output while growing renewables.
BP cuts renewable investment, boosts oil and gas spending in strategy shiftCanada· 2025-02-26
Bernard Looney is the former chief executive of BP who had promised to shrink its oil and gas production.
BP to raise oil and gas spending to $10bn a year in pivot away from green goals | BPUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-26Bernard Looney is the former chief executive of BP who first unveiled the company's strategy in 2020.
BP to slash renewables investment and ramp up gas and oil production.United Kingdom· 2025-02-26
