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BP's board unanimously removed chairman Albert Manifold on May 26, 2026, less than eight months into his tenure, citing "serious concerns" about governance, oversight, and conduct — with reports describing a "volcanic" temper and verbal abuse of colleagues. The abrupt exit marks the third senior leadership departure at BP for conduct-related reasons since 2023, following CEO Bernard Looney's dismissal and Murray Auchincloss's early departure, raising fundamental questions about the oil major's governance culture and board oversight.