Oil giant BP abruptly ousts chairman over concerns related to 'oversight and conduct'
Oil giant BP abruptly ousts chairman over concerns related to 'oversight and conduct'
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Oil giant BP abruptly ousts chairman over concerns related to 'oversight and conduct'
BP has ousted its chairman over what it called serious concerns related to “important governance standards, oversight and conduct.”Video above: How much could you save if Congress suspends the federal gas tax?The departure was abrupt and unexpected, with Albert Manifold having been appointed to the position just last year.BP's board named Ian Tyler as interim chair on Tuesday, effective immediately.The company said that it will begin the process of finding a permanent chair.BP, based in London, is a “supermajor,” one of the five largest oil production and exploration companies in the world by revenue and profit.The company maintains operations in about 60 countries.Shares tumbled 6% before the opening bell on the NYSE.
BP has ousted its chairman over what it called serious concerns related to “important governance standards, oversight and conduct.”
Video above: How much could you save if Congress suspends the federal gas tax?
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The departure was abrupt and unexpected, with Albert Manifold having been appointed to the position just last year.
BP's board named Ian Tyler as interim chair on Tuesday, effective immediately.
The company said that it will begin the process of finding a permanent chair.
BP, based in London, is a “supermajor,” one of the five largest oil production and exploration companies in the world by revenue and profit.
The company maintains operations in about 60 countries.
Shares tumbled 6% before the opening bell on the NYSE.
