Another BP Executive Departs With US Head Resigning

BP Plc.’s US president David Lawler is leaving the British oil giant, becoming the second top executive to quit this month after Chief Executive Officer Bernard Looney abruptly resigned.

Lawler, who had been with BP for nine years, “has notified us of his intent to pursue new career opportunities outside of BP,” according to a memo to employees confirmed by the company. He will be replaced by US gas trading executive Orlando Alvarez as president of BP America Inc. Kyle Koontz, a vice president, will take over as CEO of BPX Energy, BP’s shale production division.