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29 May 2026, 22:43 UTC · 2h ago

BP's ousted chairman Manifold clashed with director over deal talks, WSJ reports

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BP's former chairman Albert Manifold and director Simon Henry clashed over the handling of sensitive talks regarding a potential deal. — Internal board dysfunction regarding M&A strategy suggests execution risk and instability in corporate governance.
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