BP's board unanimously removed chairman Albert Manifold after whistleblower allegations of bullying and mishandling information, sending shares down 10%.

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.

The board of British energy major BP on Tuesday announced it had unanimously decided to remove Chairman Albert Manifold with immediate effect, citing governance oversight and…

Albert Manifold has been ousted with immediate effect

Oil company’s chair to leave immediately as Ian Tyler is named as interim successor

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,…

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

"The board has been surprised and disappointed to learn of governance..."

BP stock fell as much as 9% in London after the board said it had unanimously removed Albert Manifold with immediate effect

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…

Amanda Blanc, senior independent director at BP, said the board deemed his conduct to be ‘unacceptable’.

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

The surprise move was made over 'serious concerns' related to governance and oversight

Albert Manifold is the third senior BP leader to exit under a cloud in three years, as the British energy giant's boardroom turmoil shows no sign of abating.

BP has dismissed its chairman Albert Manifold less than a year since he was appointed to the role, after “serious concerns” were raised about “governance standards, oversight and…

BP Plc’s board removed Chairman Albert Manifold from his role with due to serious concerns about governance standards. Read more.

The removal of Albert Manifold comes just months after he was appointed, and adds to a period of leadership turmoil at the energy giant.

British oil giant BP announced the departure of chairman Albert Manifold just months after his appointment on 'serious' governance and conduct concerns.

BP has taken decisive action by removing chair Albert Manifold due to unacceptable governance oversight. The board has appointed Ian Tyler as interim chair as the company…

Albert Manifold is out over governance and conduct failures, leaving BP with an interim chair and a new CEO as net income fell 86% last year.