Albert Manifold joined the BP board as non-executive director on 1 September 2025 and took over as chair on 1 October 2025, succeeding Helge Lund.
British oil and gas giant BP has abruptly removed chair Albert Manifold with immediate effect, just months into the position, after the board identified what it described as unacceptable governance oversight and conduct issues.
The oil major announced on Tuesday that its board had unanimously decided that Manifold should no longer serve as chair and director following “serious concerns” relating to governance standards, oversight and conduct.
The company did not provide further details regarding the specific allegations or incidents behind the decision.
Manifold joined the company’s board as non-executive director on 1 September 2025 and took over as chair on 1 October 2025, succeeding Helge Lund. He was the CWO of CRH plc from January 2014 until December 2024.
