BP PLC has announced the appointment of Kate Thomson as the company's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and a member of the board, effective immediately. Kate had been serving as the interim CFO since September 2023. Helge Lund, BP's chair, expressed his delight at Kate's appointment, highlighting her deep understanding of the energy and finance sectors and her strong finance leadership. Kate Thomson expressed her privilege at becoming CFO and joining the board, emphasizing her confidence in BP's continued progress and focus on delivery and value growth.