Kerryman Bernard Looney leads new AI start-up 18 months after stepping down as BP chief

Former BP chief Bernard Looney has been unveiled as the chairman of ExpectAI, a climate-focused AI start-up. Picture: PA

Former BP chief Bernard Looney has been named chairman of a climate-focused AI start-up, nearly 18 months on from a scandal which saw him leave the oil giant.

The new role at data firm ExpectAI is Mr Looney's second since quitting BP in September 2023 after failing to disclose his past relationships with company colleagues. The 53-year-old from Ashgrove outside Kenmare took charge of BP in February 2020, and led the group through the covid pandemic, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, energy price shocks, the cost-of-living crisis. Mr Looney left BP in September 2023.