Quick Info

ProfessionBusiness executive
NationalityIrish
Date of BirthXX/XX/1962

Latest News about Albert Manifold

26/05/2026

BP removed Albert Manifold as chair in May 2026 after governance concerns emerged. He had only recently taken over the role on 1 October 2025, following his appointment as non-executive director and chair-elect in September 2025.

01/10/2025

Albert Manifold became chair of the BP board on 1 October 2025 after joining the company as a non-executive director and chair-elect a month earlier. He had previously led CRH as chief executive until the end of 2024.

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Bio/Wiki

Known ForChair of BP and former Chief Executive Officer of CRH plc
Current RoleChair of the BP board

Educational Qualification(s)

Degrees
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master in Business Studies
InstitutionsDublin City University
Professional Qualifications
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Chartered Accountant

Personal Life

CitizenshipIrish

Career

BPJoined bp as a non-executive director and chair-elect on 01/09/2025; appointed chair of the BP board on 01/10/2025; removed as chair in May 2026 due to serious governance concerns.
CRH plcChief Executive Officer from 01/01/2014 to 12/2024
Other Roles
  • Non-executive director of LyondellBasell
  • Special advisor to CRH

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Held senior positions during a 28-year career at CRH.
2. Has been described as having a focus on cost efficiency, disciplined capital allocation, and cash flow generation.
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