# Emma Delaney will become the group's first-ever female chief executive.

*business · news · 2026-04-10 · Reuters*

## Key points

- Emma Delaney has been nominated as OMV's first-ever female chief executive.
- Delaney's initial CEO term at OMV is three years, with a possible two-year extension.
- Delaney previously led BP's customers and products business, including EV charging and petrol stations.
- BP has appointed Richard Harding as acting executive vice president for customers & products, effective April 13.

**Companies:** BP, OMV
**Countries:** Austria, Ireland, United Kingdom

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