BP Appoints Ian Tyler as New Chair Amid Boardroom Changes
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BP Appoints Ian Tyler as New Chair Amid Boardroom Changes
- BP has officially appointed Ian Tyler as its new Chair, effective September 2, 2026, following a period of leadership transition.
- Tyler, who had been serving as interim chair since May 26, 2026, replaces Albert Manifold, who was removed from the position earlier this year.
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BP announced on September 2, 2026, that Ian Tyler has been appointed as the new Chair of the company, effective immediately. Tyler previously served as interim chair since May 26, 2026, and joined BP’s board as a non-executive director in April 2025. His appointment follows an extensive search process that considered both internal and external candidates.
This appointment concludes a period of significant leadership changes for the oil major. Tyler takes over from Albert Manifold, who was removed from his role as chair and director in May 2026. Manifold had only assumed the chairman position in October 2025. The decision to remove Manifold was due to “serious concerns” related to governance standards, oversight, and conduct.
Additionally, Dame Amanda Blanc, who served as BP’s senior independent director and led the search for Manifold’s replacement, has announced she will not seek re-election at the 2027 Annual General Meeting. She will step down from the board once a successor for her role is appointed. Tyler brings extensive experience from various leadership roles across the oil and gas, natural resources, and engineering sectors, and currently chairs Grafton Group plc and serves as Senior Independent Director of Anglo American plc.