BP appoints new chairman after predecessor ousted over governance concerns
LONDON, Sept 2 — British oil giant BP on Wednesday made Ian Tyler its permanent chairman after he stepped into the...
British oil company BP has appointed Ian Tyler as its permanent chairman on Wednesday, following the sudden departure of Albert Manifold due to alleged governance issues. Tyler took on the interim chairmanship on May 26, the same day BP announced Manifold's removal, citing "serious concerns" over management, oversight, and conduct within the company.
Despite Manifold's vehement denial of the allegations, BP swiftly moved to appoint Tyler as chair after an extensive search that included both internal and external candidates.
Meg O’Neill became BP's chief executive in April, succeeding Murray Auchincloss, who had resigned less than two years into his position. The turmoil within the company reached a head at the annual meeting in April, when BP faced a shareholder backlash over its decision to reject a resolution that would have reduced climate reporting requirements.
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