BP names Carol Howle as deputy CEO, to oversee portfolio review, strategy

By Stephanie Kelly

LONDON, April 2 (Reuters) - BP BP.L named Carol Howle as deputy chief executive on Thursday and said she would oversee the company's ongoing portfolio review and strategy development.

Howle, who served as interim chief executive before Meg O'Neill started the top job on Wednesday, will also return to her former role as head of supply, trading and shipping.