News · 26 May 2026
Albert Manifold leaves BP chairman role
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Serious concerns about his conduct and governance oversight led to BP's chairman being removed by its board. Albert Manifold was unanimously dismissed by the London-listed firm's board with immediate effect, having joined last October. Details of the unacceptable issues have not been disclosed, and Ian Tyler has been appointed interim chairman.
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