"Former BP CEO Bob Dudley Speaks Out on Looney's Unexpected Departure"
Former BP CEO Bob Dudley expressed surprise at the abrupt resignation of Bernard Looney, his successor, and denied any prior knowledge of Looney's undisclosed relationships with colleagues. Dudley believes that BP will find a suitable replacement and that Looney's departure will not significantly impact the company's strategy. Looney resigned after admitting to not being fully transparent about his past relationships with colleagues. While questions have been raised about BP's outlook, current and former executives maintain that the company's medium and long-term strategy remains unchanged.