Official word could come by Monday; Dudley seen as his successor
NEW ORLEANS — Gaffe-prone BP Chief Executive Tony Hayward, under fire for his handling of the Gulf oil spill, is being replaced, a senior U.S. government official said Sunday.
An official announcement could come as early as Monday. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the announcement had not yet been made, was briefed on the decision by a senior BP official late last week.
The official did not know who would replace Hayward or when it would happen. One of the most likely successors is BP PLC Managing Director Bob Dudley, who is currently overseeing the British company’s spill response.
BP’s board would have to approve a change in company leadership.
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