Energy Giant Ousts Chairman Over ‘Serious’ Conduct Concerns

British oil giant BP announced Tuesday that it ousted its chairman Albert Manifold, citing concerns over his conduct.

BP said in a statement that Manifold, who was appointed as the company’s chairman in July 2025, is being removed from the role effective immediately following “serious concerns” related to “important governance standards, oversight and conduct.” The company’s statement did not elaborate on what Manifold’s specific conduct issues were.

“Albert has helped bring a welcome focus and pace to bp’s transformation,” BP Senior Independent Director Amanda Blanc said in a statement. “However, the board has been surprised and disappointed to learn of governance oversight and conduct issues it deems unacceptable and has taken decisive action.”

When reached for comment, a BP spokesperson told the 🏢Daily Caller News Foundation that they did not “have anything else to add on the record.”

BP’s Board has appointed Ian Tyler to serve as interim chair “with immediate effect,” according to the announcement.

“The Board and leadership team have deep conviction in the strategic direction we have laid out, and the company is moving at pace to deliver it,” Tyler said in a statement. “bp is building a track record of strong underlying operational performance and a tight focus on financial discipline – all in the pursuit of growing shareholder value and returns.”