UK and abroad BP chairman announces plans to stand down from role By Reporter October 19 2017, 4:15 pm October 19 2017, 4:15 pm Share BP chairman announces plans to stand down from role Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/uk-and-abroad/1344213/bp-chairman-announces-plans-stand-role/ Copy Link BP chairman Carl-Henric Svanberg BP chairman Carl-Henric Svanberg has announced plans to step down from the oil major. Mr Svanberg, who took up the role in January 2010, will remain until a successor can be found. For the full story visit our sister site Energy Voice.