The chairman of oil giant BP has been given the boot after less than a year in the top job - the sudden departure of Albert Manifold prompted a drop in share price

Manifold held the role for just eight months amid broader leadership concerns at the firm.

BP has ousted its chairman over what it called serious concerns related to “important governance standards, oversight and conduct.”

Albert Manifold has been ousted with immediate effect

British oil giant BP has removed Albert Manifold as chairman less than a year after he took over the role, citing what it described as "serious concerns" over governance,…

BP has removed its Chair, Albert Manifold, with immediate effect. The company cited serious concerns regarding governance oversight and conduct. This decision comes just months…