BP removes chair Albert Manifold over ‘serious’ governance and conduct concerns
BP has removed its chairman, Albert Manifold, due to serious concerns regarding governance and conduct. His departure comes just eight months after his appointment, and the company has appointed Ian Tyler as interim chair. This marks the second leadership change at BP related to conduct issues in three years.
- ▪Albert Manifold was appointed BP chair in July 2025 and was removed immediately due to governance concerns.
- ▪BP's share price fell by as much as 9% following the announcement of Manifold's removal.
- ▪Ian Tyler has been appointed as the interim chair of BP after Manifold's departure.
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Albert Manifold was named BP chair in July last year. Photograph: Niall Carson/PAView image in fullscreenAlbert Manifold was named BP chair in July last year. Photograph: Niall Carson/PABPBP removes chair Albert Manifold over ‘serious’ governance and conduct concernsOil company’s chair to leave immediately as Ian Tyler is named as interim successor Business live – latest updates Jasper JollyTue 26 May 2026 07.58 EDTLast modified on Tue 26 May 2026 07.59 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleBP has removed its chairman, Albert Manifold, with the oil company’s board saying it had “serious concerns about “important governance standards, oversight and conduct”.The FTSE 100 oil company announced Manifold’s departure with immediate effect on Tuesday, without giving further details of his…
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