Paukenschlag beim Ölgiganten BP: Der Chairman Albert Manifold muss abrupt seinen Hut nehmen. Grund sind nicht näher benannte Verhaltensverfehlungen. Der BP-Aktienkurs stürzt um fünf Prozent ab.

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

Shares in BP (LON: BP) fell sharply after the energy giant announced its board had removed chairman Albert Manifold in a shock move.

Albert Manifold has been ousted with immediate effect

Manifold was appointed to the position less than a year ago when the company was undergoing severe leadership turmoil.