# BP appoints Tushar Morzaria as a non-executive director

- Link: https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/bp-appoints-tushar-morzaria-as-a-non-executive-director/412845067
- Published: 2020-07-24T07:26:57+01:00
- Author: Amilia Stone

**[BP plc](https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/ftse-company/bp-plc/bp.l)** (
LON:BP) has announced the appointment of Tushar Morzaria as a non-executive director.
The appointment takes effect from 1 September 2020.  He will also join bp’s audit
committee as an additional member.

Tushar Morzaria is currently Group Finance Director of [Barclays PLC](https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/ftse-company/barclays-plc/barc.l),
the British universal banking and financial services company. Having joined Barclays
from [JP Morgan](https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/company/news/funds) in 
2013, he is a member of the Barclays’ board and executive committee. Mr Morzaria
is a British national, born in Uganda and based in London.

At the date of this announcement, Tushar Morzaria holds 8277 ordinary shares in 
bp. Pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13R, it is confirmed there are no other disclosures
required in addition to the above information.

> **Helge Lund, chairman of bp, said**: “On behalf of the board, I am delighted 
> to welcome Tushar to bp. He will bring a wealth of strong financial services expertise
> to bp, as well as experience in delivering corporate change programmes while maintaining
> a focus on performance. I look forward to Tushar joining the board and becoming
> an important addition to our audit committee as we navigate the next phase of 
> bp’s reinvention.”

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