Ousted BP chairman hits back at 'lies' about his behaviour
Summary
Albert Manifold was removed from his role as BP chairman due to serious concerns about governance and conduct. He denies the accusations against him and says no issues about his behavior were raised during his time as chairman.Key Facts
- Albert Manifold was BP’s chairman for less than a year before being removed.
- BP’s board cited "serious concerns" about governance, oversight, and conduct for his dismissal.
- Manifold disputes the negative claims about his behavior and calls them lies.
- He says no one raised concerns about his conduct or relationships while he was chairman.
- Manifold emphasized he focused on protecting shareholder interests and controlling company expenses.
- He stated he did not misuse company benefits like private flights or sports tickets.
- Manifold said he personally made his own coffee and bought his lunch at a local cafe.
- The removal was immediate and followed reports about bullying and overbearing behavior.
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