BP announced on Thursday, January 16, that it will reduce its global workforce by over 5%
BP announced on Thursday, January 16, that it will reduce its global workforce by over 5% as part of CEO Murray Auchincloss' strategy to cut costs and rebuild investor confidence. The company plans to eliminate approximately 4,700 employee positions and 3,000 contractor roles this year, as revealed in an internal memo. BP's shares rose 1.8% by 1110 GMT following the announcement.Auchincloss had previously stated that BP aimed to cut costs by at least $2 billion by the end of 2026 to improve returns and address concerns over its energy transition strategy.
The cuts also come as Auchincloss works to restore confidence after the sudden resignation of his predecessor, Bernard Looney, in September 2023, due to undisclosed relationships with employees.
The job reductions follow a comprehensive review of BP’s divisions, though the exact breakdown of the cuts has not been disclosed. BP’s total workforce is approximately 90,000.
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