Meg O'Neill
Low Continental Public Record
Editorial estimate, not verified fact — DisclaimerChief Executive Officer, BP
London, United Kingdom
Data Confidence: 72% · Sources: 1 · Last Updated: Sep 18, 2026
- Net Worth ▲
- Undisclosed — estimated significant wealth
- Reach ▲
- 90.0M people
- Power ▲
- Controls capital allocation across BP's global oil, gas, and energy transition portfolio as one of the world's oil supermajors.
- Influence ▲
- Her strategic direction for BP is watched as a signal for the industry's broader shift back toward oil investment.
- Network ▲
- Inherits BP's relationships across OPEC+ producers, G7 energy regulators, and global institutional shareholders.
- Legacy ▲
- First CEO to lead BP directly from an external appointment after Auchincloss's departure amid the company's strategy reset.
- Trajectory ▬
- Stable — first assessment on record.
About
Meg O'Neill became Chief Executive Officer of BP effective 1 April 2026, succeeding Murray Auchincloss. She previously led Woodside Energy, Australia's largest independent oil and gas producer, as its CEO.
Known For
Becoming CEO of BP in 2026 after previously leading Woodside Energy, one of the largest energy leadership transitions of the year.
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