28th Feb 2006 15:00
BP PLC28 February 2006 February 28, 2006 MR. MICHAEL WILSON The board of BP p.l.c. announces that Mr. Michael Wilson has stood down as anon-executive director with immediate effect. Mr Wilson has been appointed asAmbassador of Canada to the United States of America, a post which he will takeup in early March. Mr. Wilson joined the BP board in 1998 at the time of the merger with Amocohaving served on the Amoco board since 1993. Peter Sutherland, chairman of BP p.l.c. said: "Michael has made a major contribution to the work of the BP board and itscommittees. We will miss his wise advice and his diligent, measured approach. Wewish him every success in this important appointment." - ENDS - This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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