IN BRIEF: BP appoints Shell's Emma Lewis to lead downstream business

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BP PLC - London-based oil and gas company - Appoints chemical engineer Emma Lewis as executive vice president to lead its Downstream business. Lewis, who most recently led Shell PLC's chemicals business, will join BP on January 4. Until then, Richard Harding, interim vice president since July, will continue in the role. Chief Executive Meg O'Neill says: "Downstream plays a strategically important role in BP's success, and I look forward to working with Emma [Lewis] as we continue to strengthen performance and grow value for our shareholders." The Downstream segment encompasses the refining, terminals & pipelines, mobility & convenience, aviation, and bioenergy businesses.

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