Quick Info

ProfessionBusiness executive
NationalityIrish
Date of Birth11/08/1962
Age64 years

Latest News about Albert Manifold

26/05/2026

BP removed Albert Manifold as chair with immediate effect after citing serious concerns about governance standards, oversight, and conduct. Reports said the board acted unanimously, and Ian Tyler was appointed interim chair.

01/10/2025

Albert Manifold became chair of the BP board after joining the company as a non-executive director and chair-elect on 1 September 2025. BP said he succeeded Helge Lund and that he had previously served as chief executive of CRH until December 2024.

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Bio/Wiki

Known ForChair of BP and former Chief Executive Officer of CRH plc
Current RoleFormer Chair 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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