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  1. Bernard Looney resigned from BP amid allegations of governance issues and personal relationships, following the Deepwater Horizon disaster.

Leadership changes at BP have led to the ousting of the board chair, causing a decline in market share.

24 reports, 18 independent Updated Sep 2
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Leadership changes at BP have led to the ousting of the board chair, causing a decline in market share.

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BPAlbert Manifoldfinancial market

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  1. Amanda Blanc has been appointed as the permanent Chair of BP PLC, following the ousting of the previous board chair.Sub-event
  2. Shareholders voted against the re-election of the board chair at BP.1 source
  3. Albert Manifold was removed by the board due to governance concerns on June 12, 2026.Sub-event
  4. Activist investor Elliott Investment Management called for sweeping changes at BP.Sub-event
  5. Albert Manifold succeeded Murray Auchincloss and Helge Lund as BP chair, joining after leading CRH.Sub-event
  6. BP board chair ousted due to governance issues, leading to market share decline.1 source
  7. Albert Manifold ousted from BP chairman role amid concerns, coinciding with market gains.1 source
  8. Albert Manifold removed as chairman of BP over governance issues, taking a senior director role.1 source
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  1. Manifold was ousted from his chairman role due to governance concerns.1 source
  2. BP ousted chairman Albert Manifold over conduct concerns.1 source
  3. Manifold's removal from his chair role and Blanc's appointment at Aviva.1 source

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