What were the official reasons BP gave for firing Chairman Albert Manifold?

BP’s official statement cited concerns over “governance standards, oversight and conduct” but did not specify any concrete actions or incidents, leaving investors and analysts uncertain about the exact cause of his removal.

How did Albert Manifold respond to his dismissal?

Manifold issued a 773-word public statement denying allegations against him—calling them 'lies'—defended his cost-cutting efforts, implied criticism of fellow directors’ spending, and clarified that his use of a personal device and external email was a company-sanctioned workaround for BP’s technology malfunctions, and that he had never been informed of any formal complaints about his conduct prior to being fired.

BP Chairman Albert Manifold Fired Amidst Boardroom Drama

May 30, 2026

BP has fired chairman Albert Manifold following allegations of aggressive conduct and governance breaches, causing public boardroom acrimony. The leadership change occurs as the company refocuses on oil and gas amid activist investor pressure.

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