BP boss who resigned over undisclosed relationships with colleagues ended his marriage by text message, says ex-wife

Sat, 09/16/2023 - 09:35

Bernard Looney wearing a suit and tie whilst gazing into the distance — Bernard Looney was CEO of BP for more than three years.
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Bernard Looney resigned as CEO of BP on Tuesday over undisclosed relationships with colleagues.
His ex-wife, Jacqueline Hurst, wrote in her 2021 book he ended their marriage in a text message.
She claimed that Looney only married her "to get to the next level of seniority in the company."

The former wife of BP's CEO who abruptly resigned this week said he ended their marriage "without warning" and "suddenly" over a text message.

Bernard Looney stepped down from the top of BP, one of the world's biggest oil and gas companies, on Tuesday night after admitting he hadn't disclosed close relationships with colleagues that had since come to light.