BP rocked by another scandal as Chairman Albert Manifold ousted after less than a year over bullying accusations
BP has removed Chairman Albert Manifold following allegations of bullying and unacceptable behavior towards colleagues. His departure comes less than a year after he took office, amidst ongoing leadership turmoil at the company. The board's decision was influenced by a whistleblower report detailing a pattern of misconduct.
- ▪Albert Manifold was ousted as BP's Chairman due to governance and conduct issues.
- ▪His removal follows a series of leadership changes at BP, including the firing of former CEO Bernard Looney.
- ▪The BP board received information from a whistleblower that indicated a pattern of unacceptable behavior.
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Business BP rocked by another scandal as Chairman Albert Manifold ousted after less than a year over bullying accusations By Reuters Published May 26, 2026, 6:38 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google BP has ousted Chair Albert Manifold with immediate effect, it said Tuesday, citing governance and conduct issues, with four sources alleging aggressive and unacceptable behavior towards colleagues. A BP spokesperson declined to give further details. Reuters could not immediately reach Manifold for a comment. Just under eight months after he took office to help oversee a strategy revamp, Manifold’s departure follows scandal and repeated leadership changes at BP.
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