BP ousts chairman Albert Manifold over governance issues, shares drop 10%
BP has removed chairman Albert Manifold after less than eight months due to governance issues, including allegations of bullying. The company's shares dropped by 10% following the announcement of his ousting. Ian Tyler has been appointed as the interim chair while BP seeks permanent leadership amidst a major restructuring effort.
- ▪BP's board unanimously voted to remove Chairman Albert Manifold on May 26.
- ▪Manifold's tenure lasted less than eight months, having been appointed in late October 2025.
- ▪The board expressed surprise and disappointment over the conduct issues leading to his removal.
- ▪BP's shares fell by as much as 10% following the announcement.
- ▪Ian Tyler has been named interim chair as BP navigates a major restructuring agenda.
22 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 21 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 6 lean left, 13 centre, 2 right.
- ▪ BP's ousted chairman Albert Manifold disputes accusations over his conduct — CNBC — Top
- ▪ BP's Ousted Chair Albert Manifold Disputes Characterization of Conduct - Morningstar — Google News
- ▪ BP ousts recently appointed chair over "conduct issues" — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Wall Street Lunch: BP Slips After Ousting Chairman Albert Manifold Over Governance Concerns — Seeking Alpha
- ▪ Albert Manifold ousted as BP chair over governance and conduct concerns — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ BP board removes chair over ‘conduct issues’ — The Hill
- ▪ Energy Giant Ousts Chairman Over ‘Serious’ Conduct Concerns — Dailycaller
- ▪ BP ousts Chair Manifold over governance and conduct issues — Investing.com — News
- ▪ BP removes board chair, citing "conduct" concerns — Axios
- ▪ Oil giant BP ousts chairman over 'conduct' — ABC News — Top
- ▪ BP ousts chairman over 'serious concerns' about governance — Korea Times
- ▪ BP removes chairman Albert Manifold over governance issues — Yahoo Finance
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BP ousts chairman Albert Manifold over governance issues, shares drop 10% The energy giant's board unanimously removed its chairman after less than eight months, citing bullying allegations and mishandling of company information. Share Add us on Google by Editorial Team May. 27, 2026 window.sevioads = window.sevioads || []; var sevioads_preferences = []; sevioads_preferences[0] = {}; sevioads_preferences[0].zone = "01f21ccf-2092-46b1-9ac7-8c44cc782e0f"; sevioads_preferences[0].adType = "native"; sevioads_preferences[0].inventoryId = "c5700508-581b-472c-8fdd-a931cdbfc8e1"; sevioads_preferences[0].accountId = "1e47efc1-ec2d-4fca-a8b9-354e249e5095"; sevioads.push(sevioads_preferences); BP’s board of directors unanimously voted to remove Chairman Albert Manifold on May 26, citing serious…
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