Bossy BP big bashed for bullying colleagues before abrupt ouster: report
BP's Chairman Albert Manifold was ousted following multiple complaints about his bullying behavior towards colleagues. His management style reportedly clashed with the company's culture, leading to tensions with CEO Meg O'Neill. Manifold disputes the allegations and claims his departure was unexpected, while BP prepares for potential legal action from him.
- ▪Albert Manifold was ousted from BP amid allegations of bullying and governance issues.
- ▪He had previously played a key role in bringing CEO Meg O'Neill to the company.
- ▪Manifold's management style was described as 'shouty' and controlling, which upset many employees.
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Business Bossy BP big bashed for bullying colleagues before abrupt ouster: report By Taylor Herzlich Published May 27, 2026, 11:22 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google BP’s abrupt ouster of Chairman Albert Manifold this week – the latest in a series of scandalous departures from the oil major – followed “multiple” whistleblower complaints about his “bullying” of colleagues, according to a report. Though Manifold played a crucial role in swaying CEO Meg O’Neill to join BP just months ago, tensions between the leaders bubbled up as the Irish businessman allegedly acted as if he was an executive tasked with running day-to-day operations, according to the Financial Times.
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