Key facts
- BP has appointed Ian Tyler as its permanent chair.
- Tyler replaces Albert Manifold, who was removed in May.
- Manifold's dismissal followed concerns over governance oversight and conduct.
- Manifold has disputed the company's account of his departure.
- Amanda Blanc, a director, stated the board found 'unacceptable' governance and conduct issues.
- Blanc will step down from the board at next year's annual general meeting.
British energy giant BP has appointed Ian Tyler as its permanent chair, following months of upheaval and a boardroom dispute that led to the abrupt removal of his predecessor, Albert Manifold. Tyler, who had been serving as interim chair since May 26, assumes the role immediately. Manifold was dismissed after less than eight months in the position, with BP citing "governance oversight and conduct issues it deems unacceptable." Manifold has disputed the company's account and sought legal advice. Tyler joined BP's board as a non-executive director in April 2025 and is a former chief executive of Balfour Beatty and current chair of Grafton Group. He will lead the board in overseeing chief executive Meg O’Neill’s restructuring program. BP also announced that director Amanda Blanc, who oversaw the searches for both Manifold and Tyler, would not seek re-election at next year's annual general meeting and will leave the board once a successor is appointed.