BP shortlists former Centrica chief Laidlaw as potential chair, Sky News reports
June 21 (Reuters) - BP (BP.L), opens new tab is considering Sam Laidlaw, the former chief executive of British Gas owner Centrica (CNA.L), opens new tab, as a leading candidate to succeed Helge Lund as chair, Sky News reported on Saturday.
The timing and status of Laidlaw's engagement with BP remain unclear, the report said.
Ken MacKenzie, who retired as chair of mining group BHP (BHP.AX), opens new tab earlier this year, has also been approached about the role, Sky News added.
BP declined to comment.
Lund was re-elected in April with sharply reduced support amid pressure from activist investor Elliott Management and criticism from climate-focused shareholders, some of whom had called for a vote against Lund.
Nearly 25% of BP shareholders opposed Lund's re-election at the annual general meeting.
BP subsequently announced he would step down, likely in 2026. Board member Amanda Blanc is in charge of finding Lund's successor.
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