British engineering giant Rolls-Royce announced the appointment of Tufan Erginbilgic as CEO. Accordingly, Erginbilgic will assume the position of current CEO Warren East on January 1, 2023.
A Turk takes over the management of the British engineering giant Rolls Royce.
Tufan Erginbilgic, who held senior positions at BP for many years, became CEO of another British giant, Rolls-Royce.
It was announced that Erginbilgic will start his new job on January 1, 2023.
Additionally, Erginbilgic will replace the company’s former CEO, Warren East, who announced his retirement in February.
Tufan Erginbilgic, who also has an engineering background, has a career at BP spanning more than 20 years.
Turned a new page after a 20-year career at BP
Erginbilgiç managed BP’s sub-business units, including refineries and petrochemical operations.
Additionally, a Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) partner, Erginbilgic has served as an independent board member in heavy industrial and manufacturing companies, including aerospace technology group GKN.
On the other hand, after the attribution decision came a statement from Anita Frew, CEO of Rolls-Royce.
“I am pleased to announce my appointment as CEO”
Frew said he is pleased with the appointment of Erginbilgic as CEO. “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Tufan Erginbilgic as CEO. Tufan Erginbilgic excelled at leading successful teams in multinational companies with his ability to create a high-performance culture. He brings extensive strategic and operational experience, a solid understanding of safety-critical industries, including aerospace, and the challenges and commercial opportunities presented by the transition to low-carbon technologies. I look forward to building on the strategic foundations that Rolls-Royce has laid over the past few years.” used his statements.
“I look forward to working with customers, partners and the Rolls-Royce team”
Tufan Erginbilgic provided the following statement on the decision:
“I am honored to join Rolls-Royce at a time of significant business opportunity and strategic evolution as customers embrace the energy transition. With engineering excellence and innovative technology, I am committed to realizing the full potential of the market positions in which the company has established many years and to build an infrastructure for growth to create value for all shareholders I look forward to working with customers, partners and the Rolls-Royce team around the world on the next successful chapter of this legendary global engineering brand. “
Who is Tufan Erginbilgic?
Tufan Erginbilgic graduated from Istanbul Technical University, Department of Management Engineering in 1982. He then completed his MBA program at Boğaziçi University in 1986 and his master’s degree in economics from Ohio State University in 1989.
After serving as President of Retail Operations for BP Europe, he held leadership positions in various business areas at BP including Global Head of the Lubricants Division where he quadrupled profits and became an industry leader. . Erginbilgic was appointed Executive Vice President of Global Operations in 2009 and served as General Manager (CEO) of BP’s Downstream business, which encompasses the global fuels, lubricants and petrochemicals businesses, between 2014 and 2020.
He continues his work in London.
Between 2011 and 2018 he was a non-executive director of GKN plc. Tufan Erginbilgic, who joined Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) as a Partner in 2020, continues his work with a focus on the energy sector and global operations, based in London.
Tufan Erginbilgic serves on the Board of Directors of DCC plc, a member of the FTSE 100, and CNH Industrial, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Tufan Erginbilgic has been a member of the University of Surrey’s Strategic Advisory Board since May 2017. Tufan Erginbilgiç has served as an independent member of the Board of Directors of Tüpraş since March 31, 2021.
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