bp names executive vice president, Downstream

bp has appointed Emma Lewis executive vice president, Downstream, and a member of its leadership team, effective January 2027.

Lewis brings more than 25 years of experience in chemicals, refining, manufacturing, commercial operations, supply chains and strategy. A chemical engineer, she has held senior leadership positions at Shell and ExxonMobil across Europe, Asia and North America.

“Emma is a proven leader with deep operational and commercial experience across global downstream businesses,” said Meg O’Neill, bp chief executive. “She has a strong track record of improving performance and leading large organisations through change.”

bp’s Downstream segment includes refining, terminals and pipelines, mobility and convenience, aviation, and bioenergy operations.

Richard Harding will continue serving as interim executive vice president, Downstream, until Lewis assumes the position.