The man in line to run BP is an American with ties to the region the oil spill has devastated and experience navigating in rough waters.
Robert Dudley, a BP managing director, was named CEO in place of Tony Hayward early Tuesday. He'll be the first American to head the British energy giant that, before the spill, was the largest company in Britain, based on market value.
Julie Schmit reports for USA Today.
See also:
"Road To Confidence At BP Runs Through U.S.," Julia Werdigier and Jad Mouawad report for the New York Times.
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