The Guardian | Fired BP chair disputes oil company’s claims of poor conduct by Joanna Partridge

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Albert Manifold, who was appointed chair of BP in October 2025, was removed with immediate effect after less than a year in the role; he says he was dismissed without warning or explanation and fully disputes the board’s characterisation of his conduct as aggressive or unacceptable, insisting the narrative is false. BP announced it had serious concerns about his governance standards and oversight following a whistle‑blower report that indicated a pattern of unacceptable behaviour, and it named interim chair Ian Tyler while it begins a search for a permanent replacement. Manifold had earlier ousted chief executive Murray Auchincloss and hired Meg O’Neill, claiming he was driving cost cuts and higher standards, but the board’s decision sparked fresh turmoil and a further slide in BP’s share price.

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/27/fired-bp-chair-albert-manifold-disputes-oil-companys-claims-of-poor-conduct

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News Headlines | BP ousts chairman Manifold in surprise move

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BP announced that chairman Albert Manifold has been removed with immediate effect after the board raised “serious concerns” about governance standards, oversight and conduct; the decision, made unanimously, follows his appointment only months earlier to steer a strategic shift back toward fossil fuels. Senior independent director Amanda Blanc, who oversaw Manifold’s appointment, said the board was “surprised and disappointed” by the unacceptable issues, and Ian Tyler has been named interim chair while a search for a permanent replacement begins. Shares fell up to 5% after the announcement.

Read more: https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2026/0526/1575328-bp-albert-manifold/

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Sweden Herald - Latest Sweden News | BP chairman Albert Manifold resigns, shares plunge by Sweden Herald

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British oil giant BP announced that chairman Albert Manifold has resigned with immediate effect amid concerns over poor corporate governance, oversight failures and misconduct. His departure, which comes unexpectedly before a planned restructuring to address years of profitability problems, sent BP’s shares down more than 6 percent on the London Stock Exchange. Manifold, who took the chair last year, had previously overseen the dismissal of former CEO Murray Auchincloss and the appointment of Meg O’Neill as his successor. The board has named board member Ian Tyler as acting chairman, who said he backs the company’s turnaround plans and has confidence in Meg O’Neill as CEO.

Read more: https://swedenherald.com/article/bp-chairman-albert-manifold-resigns-shares-plunge

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News Headlines | BP ousts Chair Manifold in surprise move

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BP announced that it has removed Chair Albert Manifold with immediate effect, citing “serious concerns … related to important governance standards, oversight and conduct.” The board unanimously decided to end his tenure only months after he was appointed to help steer a strategy revamp that shifted BP’s focus back to fossil fuels in February 2025. In the same statement, BP noted that Meg O’Neill had been named its fifth CEO in six years at the end of last year, and senior independent director Amanda Blanc, who oversaw Manifold’s appointment, expressed disappointment over the undisclosed governance issues. A BP spokesperson declined to provide further details.

Read more: https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2026/0526/1575328-bp-chair/

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BBC News | BP chair removed over 'serious' conduct concerns

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BP has removed its chairman Albert Manifold after “serious concerns” about governance, oversight and conduct, a move that surprised and disappointed the board. Manifold, who joined BP as a non‑executive director in September 2025 and was appointed chair the following month, served less than a year before being replaced by interim chair Ian Tyler, causing BP shares to tumble 6%. The decision comes as BP reported a profit surge—$3.2 bn (£2.4 bn) for January‑March—driven by higher oil prices amid the Iran war, and the board said it will now search for a permanent chair while lauding chief executive Meg O'Neill’s strategic actions to simplify and strengthen the organisation.

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The Guardian | BP chair removed over ‘unacceptable’ governance oversight and conduct issues; UK petrol prices hit new Iran war high – business live by Graeme Wearden

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BP’s board abruptly removed chairman Albert Manifold, appointed just a year earlier, citing “serious concerns” over governance standards, oversight and conduct that were deemed unacceptable. The move followed a shareholder rebellion in which about 18 % voted against his re‑election and came as the company refocused on oil and gas after scaling back green spending. Interim chair senior independent director Ian Tyler was installed while a succession process begins, and he praised new CEO Meg O’Neill for swiftly simplifying the business. The shock announcement sent BP’s share price down more than 5 % after a brief 9 % plunge and a trading halt.

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/may/26/oil-price-bonds-rally-markets-us-iran-peace-deal-hopes-retail-inflation-growth-live-updates

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