Stephen Westwell, Sloan '03
Executive Vice President
BP plc
Steve Westwell was appointed to the executive team of BP plc, effective January 2008. As
EVP, Mr. Westwell manages all of BP’s activities in strategy, policy, investor relations,
economics, and long-term research and technology. He is also the accountable executive
for BP's activities in alternative energy.
Mr. Westwell worked for four years in the power industry prior to joining BP in 1988
and within BP has worked in a variety of roles, including alternative energy, refining, supply,
strategic planning, planning and control, and especially retail marketing. His career has
included postings in Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Mr. Westwell holds a BS in mechanical engineering from the University of Natal, an
MBA from the University of Cape Town, and an MS in management from the Stanford
Graduate School of Business.