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The BP drama will fade: boards are allowed to ditch the chair

Rather than a continuation of the company’s recent issues, isn’t this an example of the board doing what it is supposed to do?

The Guardian - UK

BP backs Amanda Blanc to lead search for new chair despite investor concerns

Senior independent director to handle process again after Albert Manifold’s shock departure last week

The Guardian - UK

Ousted BP chair refutes bullying claims in extraordinary statement

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The Independent UK

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Former BP chair Albert Manifold denies wrongdoing after ouster

Albert Manifold, the former BP Chair, has denied misconduct following his dismissal. He acknowledged pushing for changes in costs and efficiency. Manifold stated that he does not accept lies being told about him. He also described the current BP leadership as having integrity. Manifold has reportedly hired a law firm…

The Economic Times

Ousted BP chair says he refused chauffeur-driven limo and made his own coffee as he hits back at ‘lies’

BP heading for legal fight with Albert Manifold who has issued an extraordinary statement insisting he is not a bully

The Independent UK

Macron announces big investments at France's 'electrification team' meeting

French President Emmanuel Macron gave the country's plans to move away from fossil fuels another boost on Tuesday, announcing big private investments, including a €1 billion EV project from Stellantis. Some 200 companies signed onto a national pact to join the government's efforts to double the share of electricity in…

France 24

BP boardroom turmoil deepens as ousted chair hits back at ‘lies’ over conduct

Albert Manifold disputes reports about his behaviour and says he always tried to set example

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Ousted BP chairman says he called out ‘excessive’ spending like limousine travel

Albert Manifold issued a statement in response to reports about his conduct after BP’s board removed him with immediate effect on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Who Is Albert Manifold? BP Boss Fired After Boardroom Bullying Allegations Surface

BP plc has removed its chairman, Albert Manifold, citing serious governance and conduct concerns, including allegations of bullying. The board acted unanimously, appointing Ian Tyler as interim chairman.

International Business Times UK

Ousted BP chair says he was removed ‘without warning and without explanation’

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The Independent UK

Fired BP chair disputes oil company’s claims of poor conduct

Albert Manifold says he was removed without warning and ‘will not allow a false narrative to go unchallenged’

The Guardian - UK

Ousted BP chief Albert Manifold hits out at ‘false narrative’ after sacking

BP’s board removed him with immediate effect, reporting ‘serious concerns’ related to his conduct, oversight and governance at the oil giant, which he disputes

The Independent UK

Ousted BP chairman hits back at ‘false narrative’ over conduct

Mr Manifold said he ‘entirely’ disputes the characterisation of his conduct laid out by his former employer.

Evening Standard

BP removes chair over ‘serious’ conduct, oversight, and governance concerns

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BP ousts chair citing governance and conduct issues

BP's sacked chairman Albert Manifold has ‌pushed back against what he ‌described as a "false narrative" surrounding ‌his removal from the British oil major.

The Economic Times

Oil price hits $100 as Brent Crude rises over 4 per cent. Will rate go further up?

US and Iran have been working on an agreement to end the Middle East war and reopen the crucial waterway to tanker and cargo traffic since a fragile ceasefire on April 8.

Evening Standard

Stocks climb but BP knocked by chairman’s sudden exit

The FTSE 100 closed up 25.13 points, 0.2%, at 10,491.39.

The Independent UK

BP’s latest scandal exposes serious mismanagement at heart of energy giant: ‘It’s total chaos’

Albert Manifold, who has been dismissed following ‘serious concerns’, is the latest member of senior personnel leaving the company abruptly over the past 20 years – and the shareholders don’t like it, writes Simon English

AAP

Oil giant BP ousts new chairman over 'conduct' and shares slide

BP has ousted its chairman over what it called serious concerns related to "important governance standards, oversight and conduct."

Euronews

BP sacks chairman Manifold in a fresh blow to the troubled energy giant

Albert Manifold is the third senior BP leader to exit under a cloud in three years, as the British energy giant's boardroom turmoil shows no sign of abating.

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