Karen Richardson
Independent non-executive director
Tenure:
Appointed 1 January 2021
Board and committee activities:
From the conclusion of 2021 Annual General Meeting, Karen will become a member of the audit committee
Outside interests:
Director of Artius Acquisition Inc.
Director of Exponent Inc.
Age:
58
Nationality:
American
Career
Karen has previously been a director of Worldpay Inc. (formerly, Worldpay Group plc) and of BT plc., with digital and technology experience, which enables her to contribute to the long-term sustainable success and strategy of the business.
Karen is currently a director of both Artius Acquisition Inc., a special purpose acquisition company, having been appointed this year, and, since 2013, Exponent Inc., the engineering and scientific consulting company.
Karen is a US national, and based in Florida.
Relevant skills and experience
Karen brings exceptional knowledge of digital, technology, cyber and IT security matters from her career working with innovative companies in Silicon Valley. As bp works to transform into an integrated energy company, Karen has the skills, experience and diversity to further enhance the board's ability to support and oversee the delivery of bp’s strategy.