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== Life and career ==
== Life and career ==
Hayward gained a first class [[geology]] degree from [[Aston University]] in Birmingham<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.bp.com/liveassets/bp_internet/globalbp/STAGING/global_assets/downloads/B/BPM_04one_P19-22_Profile.pdf |title= An Interview with Tony Hayward|author= Judi Bevan|date= |work= |publisher= BPM|accessdate=30 May 2010}}</ref> followed by a [[PhD]] from the [[University of Edinburgh]].<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6257149.stm | work=BBC News | title=Tony Hayward - BP's new boss | date=12 January 2007 | accessdate=25 May 2010}}</ref> Joining BP in 1982, with his first job as a rig geologist in [[Aberdeen]],<ref>{{cite news| url=http://business.guardian.co.uk/story/0,,1989300,00.html | work=The Guardian | location=London | title=Profile: Tony Hayward | first=David | last=Teather | date=12 January 2007 | accessdate=25 May 2010}}</ref> he quickly rose through the ranks in a series of technical and commercial roles in BP Exploration in [[London]], [[Aberdeen]], [[France]], [[China]] and [[Glasgow]]. Hayward first came to Lord Browne's attention during a leadership conference in 1990 in [[Phoenix, Arizona]]. As a result, he was made Browne's executive assistant.<ref>[http://www.bp.com/genericarticle.do?categoryId=9014282&contentId=2015521 Tony Hayward |Executive management | Investor centre | bp.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
Hayward gained a first class [[geology]] degree from [[Aston University]] in Birmingham<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.bp.com/liveassets/bp_internet/globalbp/STAGING/global_assets/downloads/B/BPM_04one_P19-22_Profile.pdf |title= An Interview with Tony Hayward|author= Judi Bevan|date= |work= |publisher= BPM|accessdate=30 May 2010}}</ref> followed by a [[PhD]] from the [[University of Edinburgh]].<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6257149.stm | work=BBC News | title=Tony Hayward - BP's new boss | date=12 January 2007 | accessdate=25 May 2010}}</ref> Joining BP in 1982, with his first job as a rig geologist in [[Aberdeen]],<ref>{{cite news| url=http://business.guardian.co.uk/story/0,,1989300,00.html | work=The Guardian | location=London | title=Profile: Tony Hayward | first=David | last=Teather | date=12 January 2007 | accessdate=25 May 2010}}</ref> he quickly rose through the ranks in a series of technical and commercial roles in BP Exploration in [[London]], [[Aberdeen]], [[France]], [[China]] and [[Glasgow]]. Hayward first came to Lord Browne's attention during a 1990 leadership conference in [[Phoenix, Arizona]]. As a result, he was made Browne's executive assistant.<ref>[http://www.bp.com/genericarticle.do?categoryId=9014282&contentId=2015521 Tony Hayward |Executive management | Investor centre | bp.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


In 1992, Hayward moved to [[Colombia]] as exploration manager and became president of BP's operations in [[Venezuela]] in 1995. In August 1997, he returned to London as a director of BP Exploration. He became group vice president of BP Amoco Exploration and Production as well as a member of the BP group's Upstream executive committee in 1999.
In 1992, Hayward moved to [[Colombia]] as exploration manager and became president of BP's operations in [[Venezuela]] in 1995. In August 1997, he returned to London as a director of BP Exploration. He became group vice president of BP Amoco Exploration and Production as well as a member of the BP group's Upstream executive committee in 1999.

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For the British journalist and author, see Anthony Hayward.
Tony Hayward
Hayward in 2008
Born (1957-05-21) 21 May 1957 (age 67)
Slough, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
OccupationCEO of BP

Anthony Bryan "Tony" Hayward, CCMI (born 21 May 1957) is the Chief Executive of oil and energy company BP Group, taking over from John Browne, Baron Browne of Madingley on 1 May 2007.

Life and career

Hayward gained a first class geology degree from Aston University in Birmingham[1] followed by a PhD from the University of Edinburgh.[2] Joining BP in 1982, with his first job as a rig geologist in Aberdeen,[3] he quickly rose through the ranks in a series of technical and commercial roles in BP Exploration in London, Aberdeen, France, China and Glasgow. Hayward first came to Lord Browne's attention during a 1990 leadership conference in Phoenix, Arizona. As a result, he was made Browne's executive assistant.[4]

In 1992, Hayward moved to Colombia as exploration manager and became president of BP's operations in Venezuela in 1995. In August 1997, he returned to London as a director of BP Exploration. He became group vice president of BP Amoco Exploration and Production as well as a member of the BP group's Upstream executive committee in 1999.

Hayward was appointed BP group treasurer in September 2000 where his responsibilities included global treasury operations, foreign exchange dealing, corporate finance, project finance and mergers and acquisitions. Hayward became an executive vice president in April 2002, and Chief Executive of exploration and production in January 2003.

In 2009, Hayward was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Science from University of Edinburgh.

Replacement of Lord Browne

In light of safety and resultant production issues in Alaska and the report on the explosion at the Texas City refinery, Peter Sutherland, BP's non-executive chairman, accelerated the process for replacing Lord Browne, bringing the timetable forward from end-2008 (when Browne would be 60, and nominally forced to retire under BP's rules) to July 2007. Hayward, having been termed CEO designate by both internal and media commentators, came to the fore amid the competition,[5] including Robert Dudley, chief executive of TNK-BP, the company's Russian joint venture, and John Manzoni, head of refining and marketing.[6][7]

On 18 December 2006, in the run-up to replace Lord Browne as Chief Executive of BP Group, the Financial Times reported that Hayward had criticised BP's management at an internal management meeting, in the wake of a blast at the firm's Texas City refinery that killed 15 people and injured more than 170 others.[8] Hayward made the comments at a town hall meeting in Houston: "We have a leadership style that is too directive and doesn't listen sufficiently well. The top of the organisation doesn't listen sufficiently to what the bottom is saying."[9]

On 12 January 2007 it was announced that Hayward would replace Lord Browne as BP Chief Executive.[10] In preparation for Hayward's take up as Group CEO, on 2 February Andy Inglis was appointed managing director of the BP Group, and succeeds Hayward as chief executive of BP's Exploration & Production (E&P) business.[11]

Hayward was appointed to the Chief Executive position with immediate effect on 1 May 2007, after Lord Browne resigned following the lifting of a legal injunction preventing Associated Newspapers from publishing details about his private life.[12][13]

BP pays Hayward an annual salary of £998,000 and in 2008 his bonus was £1,496,000.[14][relevant?]

Negotations with Russia's Igor Sechin

In 2008, Tony Hayward had private meetings with Igor Sechin, a top figure of Russian military and security services. The two negotiated on BP's deals with Russia.[15][16][17]

Deepwater Horizon oil spill

On 20 April 2010, an explosion occurred on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig, operated by BP. Eleven people were killed in the blast and oil began to leak from the ocean floor at a rate variously estimated to be between 5,000 and 100,000 barrels per day. Hayward, and BP in general, initially downplayed the spill, stating on 17 May 2010 that the environmental impact of the Gulf spill would likely be "very very modest" and calling the spill "relatively tiny" in comparison with the size of the ocean.[18][19][20] By 27 May, Hayward had apparently changed his assessment, calling the spill an "environmental catastrophe" in an interview with CNN.[21]

Hayward has stated that his job might be at risk as a result of the spill, saying "we made a few little mistakes early on."[18] Hayward received criticism for various statements he has made during the spill, including telling a camera man to "get out of there" during a photo-op on the shores of Louisiana.[22] On 30 May, Hayward told a reporter "we're sorry for the massive disruption it's caused to their lives. There's no one who wants this thing over more than I do, I'd like my life back."[23] Hayward was widely criticized for the comment and United States Representative Charlie Melancon (D-La.) called on Hayward to resign in the wake of this comment.[24][25] He later apologized for the comment on BP America's Facebook Page.[26][27] On 31 May, Hayward disputed claims of huge underwater plumes of oil suspended in the Gulf, as had been reported by scientists from three universities.[25][28] Hayward said there was "no evidence" that plumes of oil were suspended under the sea, and that because it is lighter than water any plumes seen are just in the process of rising to the surface. A chemist from Louisiana State University agreed with this assessment.[29] Still other scientists have suggested that the manner of expulsion of the oil from the well and the use of dispersants may have led to an emulsion situation in which the oil is suspended in water for some time.[30]

On 5 June the Daily Telegraph reported that Hayward sold approximately one third of his shares in BP a month before the Deepwater Horizon rig exploded.[31] The shares subsequently fell in value by 30%, although the Telegraph stated: "There is no suggestion that he acted improperly or had prior knowledge that the company was to face the biggest setback in its history."[31] In an interview on NBC on 8 June, President Barack Obama said that Hayward "wouldn't be working for me after any of those statements",[32] referring to the remarks Hayward made following the spill.[33]

Before a congressional hearing on the oil spill held on 17 June 2010, subcommittee chairman Bart Stupak said that he expected Hayward to be "spliced and diced" by both himself and other committee members.[34] Hayward's eleven-page document that he read to the committee included a passage in which he said he would "pledge as leader of BP that we will not stop until we stop this well ... and address economic claims in a responsible manner".[34] He continued, "This is a complex accident, caused by an unprecedented combination of failures. A number of companies are involved, including BP, and it is simply too early to understand the cause."[34]

On 18 June, one day after Hayward appeared before members of a House committee over the company’s role in spill, the chairman of the company said that Hayward would step away from daily involvement in BP’s efforts in the Gulf.[35]

Other positions

Hayward was a member of the Citibank advisory board, from 2000 to 2003.[36][dead link‍] Hayward is presently senior independent non-executive director of Corus Group, appointed in April 2002, and a non-executive director of Tata Steel. Hayward is a committee member of Audit, Nominations and Health, Safety and Environment.[37][dead link‍] Hayward was appointed a Companion of the Chartered Management Institute in September 2005.[38][dead link‍]

Personal life

Hayward is married with two children, and lives near Sevenoaks, Kent.[2]

References

  1. ^ Judi Bevan. "An Interview with Tony Hayward" (PDF). BPM. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
  2. ^ a b "Tony Hayward - BP's new boss". BBC News. 12 January 2007. Retrieved 25 May 2010.
  3. ^ Teather, David (12 January 2007). "Profile: Tony Hayward". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 25 May 2010.
  4. ^ Tony Hayward |Executive management | Investor centre | bp.com
  5. ^ Alexander's Gas & Oil Connections - Tony Hayward ready to take over BP after Lord Browne
  6. ^ "Who is Tony Hayward?". The Daily Telegraph. London. 12 January 2007. Retrieved 25 May 2010.
  7. ^ MacAlister, Terry (26 July 2006). "I am going in 2008, says BP boss". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 25 May 2010.
  8. ^ "Texas oil plant blast 'kills 14'". BBC News. 24 March 2005. Retrieved 25 May 2010.
  9. ^ "Hayward shares candid views on 2006". The Daily Telegraph. London. 18 December 2006. Retrieved 25 May 2010.
  10. ^ "BP's Browne to stand down in July". BBC News. 12 January 2007. Retrieved 25 May 2010.
  11. ^ "Andy Inglis joins BP board and succeeds Tony Hayward as Head of Exploration & Production". Scandinavian Oil-Gas Magazine. February 2, 2007. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
  12. ^ "Ex BP chief Lord Browne says he panicked when secret gay life was about to be exposed". The Telegraph. 6 Feb 2010. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
  13. ^ "BP chief executive Browne resigns". BBC News. 1 May 2007. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
  14. ^ "A. B. (Tony) Hayward Profile". Forbes.com. Forbes. Retrieved 8 August 2009.
  15. ^ Boardroom Brawl Roils BP's Russia Venture
  16. ^ TNK-BP Is Hurting Russia
  17. ^ Tony Hayward lets Kremlin know that its reputation is at risk over bitter TNK-BP struggle
  18. ^ a b Webb, Tim (13 May 2010). "BP boss admits job on the line over Gulf oil spill". London: guardian.co.uk. Retrieved 13 May 2010.
  19. ^ "BP Doubles Estimate for Oil Captured in Gulf Spill (Update3)". bloomberg.com. 18 May 2010. Retrieved 23 May 2010.
  20. ^ "BP Oil Spill In Gulf Of Mexico Will Have 'Very Modest' Environmental Impact, Says Firm's CEO". Sky News via youtube. 18 May 2010. Retrieved 23 May 2010.
  21. ^ "BP resumes pumping mud in attempt to cap oil well". CNN. May 28, 2010. Retrieved May 24, 2010.
  22. ^ "BP's CEO Tony Hayward Takes a Walk on Oil Covered Beach". CNN via youtube. 25 May 2010. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
  23. ^ "BP's Tony Hayward: 'I'd like my life back'". USA Today. June 1, 2010. Retrieved June 1, 2010.
  24. ^ "Rep. Charlie Melancon Calls On BP CEO Tony Hayward To Resign". The Huffington Post. June 2, 2010. Retrieved 02 Jun 2010. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)</refcref>Matthew Rothschild (June 2, 2010). "How Dare Tony Hayward Say He Wants His Life Back!". The Progressive. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
  25. ^ a b "Embattled BP chief: I want my life back". The Times. May 31, 2010. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
  26. ^ "BP chief apologizes for 'I'd like my life back' comment". AFP. June 2, 2010. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
  27. ^ Jad Mouawad and Clifford Krauss (June 3, 2010). "Another Torrent BP Works to Stem: Its C.E.O." New York Times. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
  28. ^ "Huge oil plumes point to worse than estimated spill disaster". Calgary Herald. May 16, 2010. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
  29. ^ Jessica Durando (31 May 2010). "BP disputes existence of underwater oil plumes". USA Today. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
  30. ^ Vanessa Carr (2 June 2010). "Despite mounting evidence, BP doubts underwater oil plumes". PBS. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
  31. ^ a b Jon Swaine and Robert Winnett (5 June 2010). "BP chief Tony Hayward sold shares weeks before oil spill". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 5 June 2010.
  32. ^ "'If he was working for me I'd sack him' – Obama turns up heat on BP boss". The Guardian. 8 June 2010. Retrieved 9 June 2010.
  33. ^ "Gulf spill: US tests confirm big underwater oil plumes". BBC News. 8 June 2010. Retrieved 8 June 2010.
  34. ^ a b c James Quinn (17 June 2010). "BP oil spill: Tony Hayward 'will be spliced and diced' by US politicians". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 17 June 2010.
  35. ^ "Shake-Up at BP as Hayward Steps Back From Spill". New York Times. 18 June 2010. Retrieved 18 June 2010.
  36. ^ Tony Hayward.[dead link‍]
  37. ^ http://www.corusgroup.com/en/investors/company_information/board[dead link‍]
  38. ^ Tony Hayward | Group Chief Executive[dead link‍]
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