BP appointed Ian Tyler as its permanent chair on Wednesday, ending a months-long search that followed the contentious removal of Albert Manifold in May.
Tyler had served as interim chair and sat on the BP board as a non-executive director since April 2025. He assumes the permanent role with immediate effect, pledging to “lead the board’s evolution” at the oil and gas company.
The appointment closes a period of boardroom disruption at BP. Manifold’s dismissal earlier this year surprised the market and left the company without a permanent chair through the summer.
Tyler brings prior board experience across industrial and engineering firms. His confirmation is intended to draw a line under the turmoil and restore stability at the top of the company.
BP has been under pressure on multiple fronts, contending with weaker oil prices and questions over its strategic direction. The company earlier faced scrutiny over whether it would scale back share buybacks as crude prices weighed on cash flow.
The chair transition arrives as investors watch how BP balances shareholder returns against its longer-term investment plans.
Tyler’s remit will include overseeing the board’s composition and supporting management through the next phase of the company’s strategy.