BP Head of U.S. David Lawler Resigns, Replaced by Orlando Alvarez
BP’s Leadership Shakeup
BP Plc announced on Monday that David Lawler, the head of its U.S. operations, has resigned and will be replaced by Orlando Alvarez. Lawler had been with the company since 2011 and was appointed to the role of head of U.S. operations in 2018.
Alvarez, who has been with BP since 2002, will take over the role of head of U.S. operations effective immediately. He has held a number of senior positions within the company, including head of BP’s U.S. refining and marketing business and head of its global refining and marketing business.
BP’s Statement
In a statement, BP said that Lawler had decided to leave the company to pursue other opportunities. The company thanked Lawler for his service and wished him well in his future endeavors.
BP also said that Alvarez will be responsible for leading the company’s U.S. operations, which include its upstream, downstream, and trading businesses. He will report directly to BP’s group chief executive, Bernard Looney.
Alvarez’s Background
Alvarez has been with BP since 2002, when he joined the company as a business analyst. He has since held a number of senior positions within the company, including head of BP’s U.S. refining and marketing business and head of its global refining and marketing business.
Alvarez has a degree in economics from the University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from the University of Chicago. He is also a member of the board of directors of the American Petroleum Institute.
BP’s U.S. Operations
BP is one of the largest oil and gas companies in the world, with operations in more than 70 countries. In the U.S., BP is the largest producer of oil and natural gas, and the second-largest refiner.
BP’s U.S. operations include its upstream, downstream, and trading businesses. The upstream business includes exploration and production activities, while the downstream business includes refining, marketing, and trading activities.
BP’s U.S. operations are headquartered in Houston, Texas, and employ more than 20,000 people. The company has more than 4,000 retail sites in the U.S., and its products are sold in more than 40 states.
BP’s Global Strategy
BP has been undergoing a major transformation in recent years, as it seeks to become a net-zero emissions company by 2050. The company has set a goal of reducing its emissions by 50% by 2030, and has committed to investing $5 billion a year in low-carbon energy.
BP has also announced plans to invest $1 billion in renewable energy projects over the next decade. The company is also investing in new technologies, such as carbon capture and storage, to help reduce its emissions.
BP’s Future
BP is in the midst of a major transformation, and the appointment of Alvarez as head of its U.S. operations is a sign that the company is serious about its commitment to becoming a net-zero emissions company.
Alvarez brings a wealth of experience to the role, and his appointment is a sign that BP is serious about its commitment to investing in low-carbon energy and new technologies.
It remains to be seen how Alvarez will lead BP’s U.S. operations, but it is clear that the company is committed to becoming a leader in the global energy transition.