New York Post
26 May 2026, 22:38 UTC · 2h ago
Source · https://nypost.com/2026/05/26/business/bp-rocked-by-another-scandal-as-chair-albert-manifold-ousted/
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BP has ousted Chairman Albert Manifold with immediate effect following allegations of aggressive behavior and governance failures. — The sudden removal of a key leader due to conduct issues creates significant instability and corporate governance risk for the company.
-0.60BP shares dropped nearly 10% immediately following the announcement of Manifold's departure. — Direct market reaction confirms a loss of investor confidence in the short term.
-0.50Manifold's departure marks the fifth CEO or leadership change since 2020, following the exits of Bernard Looney and Murray Auchincloss. — A pattern of leadership churn suggests systemic internal instability and a lack of strategic continuity.
-0.40Activist hedge fund Elliott, which holds approximately 5% of BP, had previously backed Manifold's appointment. — The ouster of an activist-backed chair may strain the relationship between the board and a significant shareholder.
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Company ousted its Chairman over bullying accusations and governance issues, leading to a significant share price drop.
Mentioned as a former employer of the ousted chair with historical positive performance, but no current impact.
Mentioned only in the context of a finance chief moving to BP, with no material impact on Shell.
