Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBP has removed chairman Albert Manifold in the face of ‘serious concerns’ related to his conduct (PA)Albert Manifold was removed as BP chairman with immediate effect by the board, citing "serious concerns" regarding his conduct, oversight, and governance at the oil giant. Mr Manifold disputes these allegations, saying he was removed "without warning and without explanation" and will challenge what he calls a "false narrative" about his actions. The London-listed firm's board made a unanimous decision, but has not disclosed specific details about the nature of the conduct and governance issues that led to his dismissal. Ian Tyler has been appointed as interim chairman while a search for a permanent replacement is underway, following Mr Manifold's tenure, which began last October. Manifold's removal comes after almost a fifth of BP shareholder votes were cast against his election a month prior, with shareholder advisory group Glass Lewis raising governance concerns and climate activists criticising the handling of a resolution. In fullOusted BP chief Albert Manifold hits out at ‘false narrative’ after sackingThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Ousted BP chair says he was removed ‘without warning and without explanation’
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBP has removed chairman Albert Manifold in the face of ‘serious concerns’ related to his conduct (PA)Albert Manifold was removed as BP chairman with immediate effect by the board, citing "serious concerns" regarding his conduct, oversight, and governance at the oil giant. Mr Manifold disputes these allegations, saying he was removed "without warning and without explanation" and will challenge what he calls a "false narrative" about his actions. The London-listed firm's board made a unanimous decision, but has not disclosed specific details about the nature of the conduct and governance issues that led to his dismissal. Ian Tyler has been appointed as interim chairman while a search for a permanent replacement is underway, following Mr Manifold's tenure, which began last October. Manifold's removal comes after almost a fifth of BP shareholder votes were cast against his election a month prior, with shareholder advisory group Glass Lewis raising governance concerns and climate activists criticising the handling of a resolution. In fullOusted BP chief Albert Manifold hits out at ‘false narrative’ after sackingThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
