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BP has appointed Ian Tyler as chair of the company, effective immediately, according to a Wednesday announcement.
Tyler joined BP's board as a non-executive director in April 2025 and was appointed interim chair in May after the oil giant ousted its former Chair and Director Albert Manifold over concerns related to his oversight and conduct.
BP named Tyler the permanent replacement to Manifold after conducting an extensive search process that included both internal and external candidates, the company said.
"Ian brings significant experience providing challenge and support to executive teams, while maintaining strong governance and oversight on behalf of shareholders," Amanda Blanc, BP's senior independent director, said in the announcement. "These qualities have been evident during his time as Interim Chair, where he has secured the confidence of the board and executive management through his considered leadership, judgement and integrity."
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BP has appointed Ian Tyler as chair of the company, effective immediately, according to a Wednesday announcement.
Tyler joined BP's board as a non-executive director in April 2025 and was appointed interim chair in May after the oil giant ousted its former Chair and Director Albert Manifold over concerns related to his oversight and conduct.
BP named Tyler the permanent replacement to Manifold after conducting an extensive search process that included both internal and external candidates, the company said.
"Ian brings significant experience providing challenge and support to executive teams, while maintaining strong governance and oversight on behalf of shareholders," Amanda Blanc, BP's senior independent director, said in the announcement. "These qualities have been evident during his time as Interim Chair, where he has secured the confidence of the board and executive management through his considered leadership, judgement and integrity."
#chair #dive #manifold
3 months ago
BP has announced plans to reorganise its operations into two primary business segments, Upstream and Downstream, effective from 1 July 2026.
The company stated that the move aims to simplify its organisational structure, improve performance and focus on value growth for shareholders.
The announcement comes shortly after the dismissal of Albert Manifold as BP’s chair and director.
Last month, the company said Manifold was removed with immediate effect following “serious concerns” related to governance standards, oversight and conduct, a decision taken unanimously by the board. Manifold had served less than a year in the role.
Gordon Birrell will take over as executive vice-president for Upstream, while Richard Harding will serve as interim executive vice-president for Downstream.
The company stated that the move aims to simplify its organisational structure, improve performance and focus on value growth for shareholders.
The announcement comes shortly after the dismissal of Albert Manifold as BP’s chair and director.
Last month, the company said Manifold was removed with immediate effect following “serious concerns” related to governance standards, oversight and conduct, a decision taken unanimously by the board. Manifold had served less than a year in the role.
Gordon Birrell will take over as executive vice-president for Upstream, while Richard Harding will serve as interim executive vice-president for Downstream.
