Wed 27 May 2026 at 8:08amWed 27 May 2026 at 8:08amAlbert Manifold succeed Helge Lund at BP last year. (Supplied: BP )In short:BP has removed its chair, Albert Manifold, only eight months into his tenure.The BBC reported Mr Manifold's departure was due to concerns of "bullying" and his "overbearing" behaviour.What's next?Ian Tyler was appointed as interim chair.BP has removed its chair, Albert Manifold, over serious concerns about "important governance standards, oversight and conduct".The oil company said the move was effective immediately and comes only eight months into Mr Manifold's tenure.The BBC reported Mr Manifold's departure was due to concerns of "bullying" and his "overbearing" behaviour.BP's senior independent director, Amanda Blanc, said the board had been "surprised and disappointed to learn of governance oversight and conduct issues it deems unacceptable and has taken decisive action".Shares dropped 4 per cent after the news was announced.Mr Manifold was appointed to the role in October last year, as the company pivoted back to fossil fuels.Clean energy projects led by BP have been reeled back. (Supplied: BP)Last June, the company backed out of its majority share in a $55 billion green energy hub in Western Australia's Pilbara region, dealing Australia's clean energy transition another major blow.Ian Tyler, who has been with the company since April 2025, was appointed as an interim chair.Mr Tyler said the board continued to have a "deep conviction in the strategic direction we have laid out"."BP is building a track record of strong underlying operational performance and a tight focus on financial discipline, all in the pursuit of growing shareholder value and returns," he said in a statement.Mr Tyler also moved to endorse chief executive Meg O'Neil, who came into the role last month.Ms O'Neil was formerly the chief executive of Australian oil and gas producer Woodside, and oversaw its controversial North West Shelf gas project extension."She has already taken bold action to simplify and strengthen the organisation, such as announcing the move to a clearly defined upstream/downstream model," he added."Under her leadership, we are building a simpler, stronger, more valuable BP."A permanent BP chair job search will begin soon.