BP Eyes Ex-Centrica CEO Laidlaw, BHP’s MacKenzie as New Chair, Sky Says

BP Plc is considering former Centrica Chief Executive Officer Sam Laidlaw and ex-BHP Group Chair Ken MacKenzie as potential successors to outgoing chairman Helge Lund, according to Sky News, as the UK energy giant confronts mounting investor pressure and takeover speculation.

Lund, who revealed plans to step down in April, faced a significant shareholder revolt at BP’s annual general meeting, with nearly 25% voting against his re-election despite his announced departure.