Who has been appointed as BP's new permanent chair, and what is his background?

Ian Tyler has been appointed as BP's new permanent chair immediately, having served as interim chair and as a non-executive director since April 2025. He is a former chief executive of Balfour Beatty, currently chairs Grafton Group and serves as senior independent director at Anglo American, and has previously chaired Cairn Energy and Vistry Group while also serving as a non-executive director at BAE Systems.

Why was Albert Manifold removed as BP's chair, and what role did Amanda Blanc play in the controversy?

Albert Manifold was removed in late May after only eight months as chair due to 'serious concerns' about his tenure, including 'governance oversight and conduct issues' that the board deemed unacceptable—reports cited aggressive behaviour and belittling senior colleagues, with Manifold disputing the allegations and claiming he was fired without warning. Amanda Blanc, BP’s senior independent director and CEO of Aviva, led both Manifold’s appointment last July (which she described as the result of a 'rigorous and comprehensive global search') and the subsequent search for his replacement, but faced criticism for praising Manifold’s 'relentless focus on performance' before his abrupt exit, and has announced she will step down at next year’s annual meeting.

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