Michelle Isaacs has been appointed as CFO for BP Southern Africa.
Michelle assumed the role in January 2025. With more than 20 years of experience in financial planning, performance management and finance transformation, she is well-positioned to drive the company’s strategic vision forward as bp begins to roll out its plans to drive improved performance.
She joined bpSA in 2000 as a chartered accountant, and has gained extensive experience across financial disciplines and as former bp’s Mobility & Convenience Europe & South Africa senior planning and performance manager, she led teams across multiple countries, including a seven-year stint in the UK.
Other previous roles at bpSA have included being a head of the Global Business Service (GBS) centre in South Africa. Her ability to navigate global markets and internal structures equips her with the expertise to strengthen cross-departmental collaboration.
“I took on this role because I believe in bp people, its assets, its strategy, and its future,” she says.
“BP has had a presence in South Africa for over 100 years, providing oil, energy and mobility, and it has a great future here. In my 25 years at bpSA I’ve seen how the business has grown. In recent years, we’ve made a number of changes that have added value to the bottom line, and I am committed to continuing to build on that momentum,” she adds.
As part of the ongoing pursuit of efficiency and value creation, Michelle recognises the role of emerging technologies in finance. “Technology, including AI, can be a valuable enabler, but it is leadership that ensures its effective use and integration within the business,” she notes.
