BP Removes Chairman Albert Manifold in Surprise Move

May 26 (Reuters) – ⁠BP ⁠said on ⁠Tuesday it had ​removed Chairman ‌Albert Manifold with ‌immediate ⁠effect, ⁠citing “unacceptable” governance oversight and conduct ​issues.

Manifold was appointed to the ​role in October, ⁠although he ⁠received  ⁠lower-than-typical support. He ​has been pushing ​for ⁠a faster shift back to ⁠oil and gas investments.

The energy major said ⁠it had appointed Ian Tyler as interim chair while it starts searching for a ⁠permanent replacement.

(Reporting by Raechel Thankam Job in Bengaluru; ​Editing by ​Anil D’Silva)

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