BP CEO Bernard Looney resigns over lack of transparency regarding past relationships with colleagues
- Looney resigned after admitting he was not fully transparent about past relationships with colleagues.
- An initial investigation found no breach of conduct, but further allegations emerged prompting a new probe.
- Murray Auchincloss named interim CEO as the board searches for a permanent replacement.
- Looney had advocated for BP's energy transition and net zero emissions goal.
- BP shares dipped slightly on the news of Looney's resignation.