Directorate Change

BP PLC
18 April 2008


The Board of BP p.l.c. announces that Dr W.E. Massey retired as a non-executive
director of the company with effect from the conclusion of the Annual General
Meeting held on 17 April 2008.

Sir William Castell succeeds Dr Massey as Chairman of the Safety, Ethics and
Environment Assurance Committee.


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