SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
for the period ended February, 2013
BP p.l.c.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
1 ST JAMES'S SQUARE, LONDON, SW1Y 4PD, ENGLAND
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F |X| Form 40-F
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.
Yes No |X|
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press release
7 February, 2013
BYRON GROTE TO STEP DOWN FROM BP BOARD
The Board of BP p.l.c. today announced that Byron Grote has elected to retire from the company and will step down from the Board of Directors following the Annual General Meeting on 11 April 2013.
Paying tribute to his 33 years of distinguished service for BP, Group Chief Executive Bob Dudley said: "Byron has played key roles at critical moments of the company's history, most notably in the integrations of Amoco and Arco, and more recently in guiding BP through the financial challenges following the incidents of April 2010. The company owes him a great debt of gratitude."
Chairman Carl-Henric Svanberg added: 'Byron has been a member of the Board of BP and served its shareholders loyally for 13 years. His experience, judgement and wisdom will be greatly missed by his many colleagues and friends on the Board and across BP. I know all of those who have served on the Board over his long tenure will join me in wishing him all the very best for the future."
Further enquiries:
BP press office, London +44 (0)207 496 4076,
bppress@bp.com
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
BP p.l.c.
(Registrant)
Dated: 07 February, 2013
/s/ J. BERTELSEN
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J. BERTELSEN
Deputy Company Secretary