BP Appoints Michael Sosso as New General Counsel, Ushering New Leadership Era

British oil and gas titan BP is bidding farewell to its longstanding executive vice president of legal, Eric Nitcher, as he retires after dedicating 33 years to the company. Filling Nitcher’s sizable shoes is Michael Sosso, slated to ascend from his current position as SVP legal to the top legal job on January 1, 2024, as reported by Law.com. Given the substantial influence BP holds in the global energy market, this transition promises to be closely watched by legal professionals worldwide.