What were the official reasons BP gave for ousting chair Albert Manifold, and how did he respond?

BP's board ousted Albert Manifold in May, citing 'serious concerns about his governance standards, oversight and conduct.' Manifold acknowledged he may have 'pushed hard' for change—particularly around cutting costs and boosting efficiency—but denied any misconduct, stating that not everyone at the oil major shared his priorities.

Why has BP not disclosed full details of Manifold’s dismissal, according to the Financial Times report?

According to a person close to the company quoted by the Financial Times, BP has been unable to provide full details of Manifold’s dismissal because it has a 'duty of care towards the staff who complained about the former chair.'

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BP investors seek details on former chair Albert Manifold's ousting due to governance concerns, while CEO Meg O'Neill advances a restructuring plan splitting the company into upstream and downstream units.

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