Who is Bernard Looney: Kerry-born BP CEO who resigned as undisclosed relationships come to light

Less than four years in the top job, allegations of personal relationships with colleagues have surfaced once again, prompting the company to launch a new investigation

Former BP CEO Bernard Looney (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Credited with navigating one of the world's largest energy companies through its most tumultuous period in modern history, former Irish chief executive of BP, Bernard Looney has resigned after less than four years in the top job as a number of undisclosed personal relationships with colleagues come to light.

The 53-year-old from outside Kenmare took charge in February 2020 after a lengthy career in BP and immediately announced an ambitious plan to reinvent the company by embarking on a net zero path to fight climate change.