Board exits and new committee chair at BP (NYSE: BP) for 2026 AGM

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BP p.l.c. has announced several changes to its board of directors to take effect at the conclusion of its annual general meeting on 23 April 2026. After nine years as a non-executive director, Melody Meyer will retire from the board at that time.

Non-executive directors Karen Richardson and Simon Henry have told the board they will not seek election or re-election at the 2026 AGM and will also step down when the meeting concludes. BP will appoint non-executive director Satish Pai as chair of the Safety and Sustainability committee from the end of the AGM.

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

06 March, 2026

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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Exhibit 1.1 Directorate Change dated 06 March 2026

Exhibit 1.1

06 March 2026

BP P.L.C. DIRECTORATE CHANGE

BP p.l.c. ('the Company')

Non-executive directors

BP p.l.c. announces that after nine years' service as a non-executive director, Melody Meyer will be retiring from the board at the conclusion of the 2026 annual general meeting (AGM) of the Company on 23 April 2026.

Karen Richardson and Simon Henry, both non-executive directors, have also advised the board that they will not be seeking election/re-election by shareholders at the AGM.  They will therefore step down from the board at the conclusion of the AGM. 

Appointment of Safety and Sustainability committee chair

In accordance with UK Listing Rule 6.4.6(3), BP p.l.c. announces that Satish Pai, non-executive director, will be appointed as chair of the Safety and Sustainability committee, with effect from the conclusion of the AGM on 23 April 2026.

Further information:

bp press office, London: bppress@bp.com, +44 (0)7787 685821

SIGNATURES

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: 06 March 2026

/s/ Ben J. S. Mathews

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Ben J. S. Mathews

Company Secretary

FAQ

What board changes did BP (BP) announce for the 2026 AGM?

BP announced multiple board changes effective at the end of its 23 April 2026 AGM. Non-executive directors Melody Meyer, Karen Richardson, and Simon Henry will leave the board, and non-executive director Satish Pai will become chair of the Safety and Sustainability committee.

When will BP non-executive director Melody Meyer retire from the board?

Melody Meyer will retire from BP’s board at the conclusion of the annual general meeting on 23 April 2026. The company noted that this follows nine years of service as a non-executive director on the BP p.l.c. board.

Which BP directors will not seek election or re-election at the 2026 AGM?

Non-executive directors Karen Richardson and Simon Henry have advised BP’s board that they will not seek election or re-election at the 2026 AGM. As a result, both will step down from the board when the meeting concludes on 23 April 2026.

Who will chair BP’s Safety and Sustainability committee after the 2026 AGM?

Non-executive director Satish Pai will be appointed chair of BP’s Safety and Sustainability committee. His appointment takes effect from the conclusion of the company’s annual general meeting on 23 April 2026, in line with UK Listing Rule 6.4.6(3).

Why was this BP 6-K report filed with the SEC?

The report was filed to inform investors about BP’s directorate changes and committee chair appointment. It details upcoming retirements of three non-executive directors and the appointment of Satish Pai as chair of the Safety and Sustainability committee after the 23 April 2026 AGM.