Sulphur 422 Jan-Feb 2026
28 January 2026
BP plc appointed Meg O’Neill as its next chief executive officer, effective 1 April 2026. Murray Auchincloss stepped down from his position as CEO and director of the Board, as of Thursday, 18 December. Carol Howle, current executive vice president, supply, trading & shipping of bp, will serve as interim CEO until O’Neill joins as CEO. Auchinloss will serve in an advisory role until December 2026 to ensure a smooth transition.
Ecovyst Inc, a leading provider of regenerated sulphuric acid, virgin sulphuric acid, and sulphur dioxide and related derivatives, says that it has appointed Laurie Bergman as Chief Financial Officer effective August 24, 2026. Ms. Bergman replaces Michael Feehan, who will be departing the company.
India’s Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended Shri Manoharan Potheri as the new Director of Finance for state-owned Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT). Shri Potheri currently serves as Chief General Manager (Finance), Northern Region and Delhi State Office, for the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. Since February 2026, the Director (Finance) position at FACT has been held by Shri S. Sakthimani, who is also Chairman and Managing Director.
A summary of recent company appointments.
Sulphur magazine has a new name – Sulphur+Sulphuric Acid – to reflect what it has always represented: the close and enduring connection between the sulphur and sulphuric acid industries, and the wider value chains they support.
Engro Fertilizers Ltd has appointed Imran Ahmed as its new CEO, following approval by the company’s board of directors. He succeeds former CEO Ali Rathore. He achieved record urea production and better operational performance during his tenure, despite gas supply constraints, inflationary pressures and agriculture sector challenges. Engro is one of Pakistan’s leading fertilizer manufacturers, operating major production plants in Daharki and Port Qasim. It is widely recognised domestically for its flagship Zarkhez and Zingro fertilizer brands.