BP names Albert Manifold as new chair
(Reuters) -BP named Albert Manifold as its new chairman on Monday, succeeding Helge Lund.
Manifold will take over as chair on October 1.
Norwegian national Lund, 62, was re-elected in April with sharply reduced support amid pressure from activist investor Elliott Management and criticism from climate-focused shareholders.
BP (NYSE:BP) had said in April that Lund intends to exit the firm "likely" in 2026.
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