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Jeremy Armstrong

Houston,TX

Summary

Accomplished global HR executive with 15+ years leading enterprise-wide people strategies and business transformations across traditional and renewable energy sectors. Proven success in scaling global teams, building Agile HR functions, and driving leadership, DE&I, and organizational design initiatives aligned to decarbonization, hydrogen, and carbon capture business models. Known for enabling high-performance cultures, guiding organizations through disruption, and influencing $10B+ enterprises from startup phases to operational maturity. Board-level advisor and executive coach skilled in navigating complex, highly regulated environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice President, HR – Hydrogen, Carbon Capture & Storage

BP
01.2021 - Current
  • Global HR lead for $4B+ low-carbon portfolio; scaled business from startup to 700+ employees across 7 countries, enabling pioneering hydrogen and CCS projects.
  • Defined and operationalized the global HR model for an emerging business unit aligned to energy transition and ESG goals.
  • Built and deployed talent acquisition strategy that grew workforce 18x in 24 months while maintaining high retention and capability alignment.
  • Established inclusive leadership development and DE&I frameworks, driving pipeline readiness and future leader bench strength.
  • Partnered with global executive leadership to shape operating culture, governance, and workforce design through first-in-industry initiatives.

Board Advisor

BP (Texas A&M University)
05.2019 - 05.2024

• Represent BP in shaping the strategic direction of the MSHRM program, to ensure alignment with industry changes and to promote cultural diversity.
• Serve as Guest Lecturer for the Capstone course with a focus on technology innovation, corporate structures, workforce development and employee communications.
• Recruit graduate students and summer interns and leverage regional networks to identify opportunities for students.

Vice President, HR – Americas Business Partnering

BP
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Led HR operations across the Americas, managing $10B+ business with $8M HR budget and a team of 60 HR professionals across 4 countries.
  • Directed regional HR transformation and served as product owner for global Agile squad.
  • Aligned HR teams to high-impact business activities, contributing to consistent outperformance of quarterly market expectations.
  • Strengthened U.S. operations by recruiting six diverse, high-impact HR leaders.
  • Delivered 80+ engagement score post-pandemic, driving cultural renewal and retention.

HR Director, Global Projects (EPC)

BP
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Led HR strategy across $5B+ in capital projects, overseeing a dispersed HR team of 20 across 6 countries.
  • Directed the largest reorganization in business history, reducing over 200 roles while maintaining leadership continuity.
  • Partnered with new SVP to support onboarding, coaching, and organizational redesign.
  • Embedded Agile and DE&I practices enhancing alignment and scalability of project teams.

HR Manager | Business Partner, Global Wells

BP
01.2011 - 01.2017
  • Drove HR strategy for high-risk energy operations across multiple regions with oversight of 15+ HR professionals and $2M budget.
  • Achieved 90% increase in female leadership promotions through focused succession and capability planning.
  • Retained 97% of senior leaders through significant organizational change; promoted 60%.
  • Played key HR role in crisis response during Deepwater Horizon and other critical incidents.

HR Business Partner, Graduate New Hire Program

BP
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Revamped early-career development through global onboarding programs and leadership events.
  • Scaled local early career technology showcases into a global flagship program, securing 100,000 USD in funding with 1,000+ participants across six continents.
  • Mentored 25+ early-career professionals across HR and Operations.

HR Business Partner, Gulf of Mexico

BP
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Managed HR operations for over 300 employees on offshore production assets Mad Dog and Holstein
  • Led the annual salary and performance review the the entire Gulf of Mexico Region (1,300 employees) delivering the program on time and on budget.
  • Supported HR continuity and crisis planning during the Macondo incident.

Education

Stanford LEAD Program -

Graduate School of Business – Stanford University
Stanford, CA
12.2023

CoachRICE Leadership Coaching Program -

Rice University
Houston, TX
12.2021

Master of Human Resources & Industrial Relations -

University of Illinois
Champaign, IL
05.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
05.2002

Skills

  • Strategic Workforce Planning
  • Executive Coaching
  • Energy Transition Strategy
  • Global HR Leadership
  • Cultural Transformation
  • Agile Change Management
  • Organizational Effectiveness
  • Board-Level Advisory
  • Succession Planning
  • D&I Advancement
  • HR Analytics
  • M&A Integration
  • Employee Engagement
  • Relationship building
  • Decision-making
  • Critical thinking

Certification

ICF (ACC), ICAgile Certified Professional (ICP), Agile Team Facilitator (ATF)

Timeline

Vice President, HR – Hydrogen, Carbon Capture & Storage

BP
01.2021 - Current

Vice President, HR – Americas Business Partnering

BP
01.2020 - 01.2021

Board Advisor

BP (Texas A&M University)
05.2019 - 05.2024

HR Director, Global Projects (EPC)

BP
01.2017 - 01.2020

HR Manager | Business Partner, Global Wells

BP
01.2011 - 01.2017

HR Business Partner, Graduate New Hire Program

BP
01.2010 - 01.2011

HR Business Partner, Gulf of Mexico

BP
01.2007 - 01.2010

Stanford LEAD Program -

Graduate School of Business – Stanford University

CoachRICE Leadership Coaching Program -

Rice University

Master of Human Resources & Industrial Relations -

University of Illinois

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of South Florida
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