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BP Chairman Fired Over Governance Clash
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- May 26, 2026
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- 64
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Summary
BP’s chairman Albert Manifold was ousted in a shocking, swift move just eight months into his role—citing governance and conduct concerns. Known for his aggressive leadership style from his time at CRH, Manifold reportedly clashed with board dynamics, even allegedly trying to block the new CEO’s independent board access. His abrupt exit, complete with a website purge, comes amid BP’s ongoing turbulence following its last CEO’s departure and a strategic pivot back to oil and gas. A £1 million annual salary won’t be missed, but the company’s leadership shake-up leaves big questions about its future direction. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fd095b99efc70e9f