British energy giant BP, which this year shelved targets on reducing carbon emissions, has appointed industry veteran Meg O'Neill to be chief executive from April, replacing Murray Auchincloss who stepped down Thursday.
BP said in a statement that company executive Carol Howle will serve as interim CEO until O'Neill moves over from her position as chief executive of Australian group Woodside Energy.
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