BP has appointed Ian Tyler as its permanent chair, ending a months‑long search that began after the controversial removal of Albert Manifold. Tyler, who has been steering the board in an interim capacity and joined as a non‑executive director in April 2025, will now lead the company’s strategic shift back toward fossil‑fuel extraction. The move is part of BP’s effort to stabilize its governance after a period of boardroom turbulence and to signal a clear direction for its future operations.
Ian Tyler, already in role on an interim basis, is tasked with shifting strategy to refocus on fossil fuel extractionBP has appointed a new chair after a months-long search triggered by the controversial ousting of Albert Manifold, seeking to draw a line under years of boardroom turmoil at the UK oil and gas company.Ian Tyler, who has served as the interim chair and has sat on the BP board as a non-executive director since April 2025, will assume the role on a permanent basis immediately. Continue reading...
