Shadia NasrallaMay 26, 2026 – 11.16pmBP has ousted chairman Albert Manifold with immediate effect, it said on Tuesday, citing governance oversight and conduct issues, only months after his appointment to help oversee a strategy revamp.BP has been rocked by scandal and repeated leadership changes in recent years. Less than three years ago, former BP chief executive Bernard Looney was fired after lying to the board about personal relationships. Looney’s successor Murray Auchincloss left abruptly in December, although BP did not publicly announce a search process for the top job or a clear reason for his exit.ReutersSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
BP ousts its chair in surprise move over conduct, governance issues
The removal of Albert Manifold comes just months after he was appointed, and adds to a period of leadership turmoil at the energy giant.
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