BP has appointed Ian Tyler as its new chair following the ousting of Albert Manifold earlier this year.
Tyler, who has been serving as interim chair since May, takes the role immediately following what BP described as an extensive search involving internal and external candidates.
He joined the energy giant’s board as a non-executive director in April 2025 and has extensive boardroom experience across oil and gas, natural resources and engineering.
Tyler currently chairs Grafton Group and serves as senior independent director of Anglo American, having previously chaired Cairn Energy and served as a non-executive director of BAE Systems.
Dame Amanda Blanc, BP’s senior independent director, said: “I am delighted that the board has unanimously appointed Ian Tyler as Chair of bp. Ian brings significant experience providing challenge and support to executive teams, while maintaining strong governance and oversight on behalf of shareholders.
“These qualities have been evident during his time as Interim Chair, where he has secured the confidence of the board and executive management through his considered leadership, judgement and integrity.”
Tyler said: “I am honoured that the board of bp has appointed me as its chair. It has been a privilege to work directly with Meg O'Neill over the past few months and to see the impact she has had since her arrival.
“I will lead the board's evolution, ensuring we have the depth, experience and capabilities needed to support the company's strategic priorities and long-term value creation. I am committed to establishing regular and transparent engagement with our shareholders, while continuing to support the wider leadership team as they deliver the performance and value our shareholders rightfully expect.”
BP also announced that Blanc will not seek re-election at its 2027 AGM and will leave the board once a successor has been appointed as senior independent director.
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