Julian Thurston

Julian Thurston (FCIS) is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in corporate governance and company secretarial roles. Currently serving as Head of Board and Board Committees at bp since May 2022, Julian collaborates with stakeholders to ensure the excellence in delivering BP P. L. Previously, Julian held the position of Head of Secretariat and Board Secretariat at Unilever PLC from October 2004 to May 2022, managing the Board's agenda and advising on governance matters. Earlier experience includes roles such as Assistant Company Secretary at Chrysalis Group Plc, where responsibilities included maintaining subsidiary companies and AGM preparation, and Company Secretarial Assistant at Computacenter plc, focusing on statutory compliance and shareholder management. Julian holds a BSc (Hons) in Management Studies from Brunel University of London.