SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             Washington, D.C. 20549



                                    Form 6-K

                            Report of Foreign Issuer

                      Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
                       the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


                       for the period ended 01 February 2008


                                    BP p.l.c.
                 (Translation of registrant's name into English)


                 1 ST JAMES'S SQUARE, LONDON, SW1Y 4PD, ENGLAND
                    (Address of principal executive offices)


     Indicate  by check mark  whether the  registrant  files or will file annual
     reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.


              Form 20-F        |X|          Form 40-F
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     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
     contained in this Form is also thereby  furnishing  the  information to the
     Commission  pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
     1934.


                    Yes                            No        |X|
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February 1, 2008

                         DAVID ALLEN TO RETIRE FROM BP

The board of BP today  announced  that Dr David Allen will retire from BP at the
end of March, 2008. He will stand down as a director at the same time after five
years on the board.

Since  2000 Dr Allen  has been  group  chief of staff  with  accountability  for
strategy, planning, communication, and technology.

BP chairman Peter Sutherland  said: "In a distinguished  30-year career with BP,
David has made a  significant  contribution  to the success of the Group in many
key areas, most particularly in shaping and applying corporate strategy. We will
greatly miss his intellect, his insight, and his humanity."

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                                         SIGNATURES





Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.



                                         BP p.l.c.
                                        (Registrant)



Dated:  01 February 2008                      /s/ D. J. PEARL
                                                  ..............................
                                                  D. J. PEARL
                                                  Deputy Company Secretary