Rolls-Royce picks ex-BP exec as new chief

By Agence France-Presse

Jul 27, 2022 12:16 am

LONDON: Rolls-Royce announced on Tuesday it had chosen former British Petroleum (BP) executive Tufan Erginbilgic to replace long-serving Chief Executive Officer Warren East.

Erginbilgic, a British-Turkish citizen, will take over East's role at the start of 2023, the United Kingdom aircraft engine maker said in a statement.

AVIATION PLAYER This July 19, 2022 file photo shows Rolls-Royce’s logo on a component for an aircraft engine at the company’s stand at the Farnborough Airshow in the United Kingdom. AFP PHOTO

Already have an active account? Log in here to continue reading.
Or
Subscribe to the Premium Subscription plan to access this subscriber-exclusive article.

Related Articles

US industrial production jumps in Aug

Boeing, workers' union resume talks

Japan's exports slow sharply in August

US retail sales see slight rise

EA upbeat on annual bookings forecast

Microsoft, BlackRock to raise $100 billion

Tupperware Brands files for bankruptcy