Key facts
- BP has appointed Ian Tyler as its new chair.
- Tyler has been serving as interim chair since May 26.
- Albert Manifold was removed as chair and director in May due to alleged "volcanic" temper and bullying.
- Manifold disputed the characterization of his conduct.
- Amanda Blanc, BP director and CEO of Aviva, stated the board learned of "unacceptable" governance and conduct issues.
- Meg O’Neill replaced Murray Auchincloss as chief executive in April.
BP has appointed Ian Tyler as its new chair, following a significant boardroom dispute earlier this year that led to leadership changes. Tyler, who joined BP as a non-executive director in April 2025, has been serving as interim chair since May 26.
He replaces Albert Manifold, who was removed from his roles as chair and director in May. Reports indicated Manifold's ousting was due to his "volcanic" temper, which allegedly included verbal abuse and bullying towards colleagues. Manifold has disputed these characterizations of his conduct.
BP director Amanda Blanc, who also serves as CEO of insurer Aviva, stated at the time that the board was "surprised and disappointed" to learn of "governance oversight and conduct issues it deems unacceptable" and had taken "decisive action."
Blanc led the search for Manifold's successor, describing Tyler as bringing "significant experience providing challenge and support to executive teams, while maintaining strong governance and oversight on behalf of shareholder."
The reshuffle also follows the departure of former CEO Murray Auchincloss, who left his role after less than two years. He was succeeded by former Woodside chief executive Meg O’Neill, who formally took over as CEO in April.