Tuesday, May 26th 2026 - 23:00 UTC
BP said the board unanimously decided that Manifold should no longer serve as chair or director regarding governance oversight that directors deemed unacceptable.
Oil and gas media is reporting that oil giant BP has removed Chair Albert Manifold with immediate effect after the board cited serious concerns over governance standards, oversight, and conduct, appointing Ian Tyler as interim chair while it begins a search for a permanent replacement.
BP said its board unanimously decided that Manifold should no longer serve as chair or director after concerns were raised regarding governance oversight and conduct issues that directors deemed unacceptable.
Senior Independent Director Amanda Blanc said the board had been “surprised and disappointed” by the issues, despite Manifold having helped accelerate the company’s transformation efforts.
