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Kate Thomson

Title: CFO Company: BP plc Industry: Energy
Kate has spent more than two decades at bp, rising from Group Treasurer and Head of Tax to the top finance job, first on an interim basis in 2023, then permanently shortly afterwards. A chartered accountant with an EY background, she’ s focused on steering the energy giant’ s balance sheet through volatile markets while sitting on the board of Aker BP. She also brings experience across corporate finance and bp’ s operating businesses, having previously led finance for its global Production & Operations division.
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