BP Reports Former Chairman Disputes Dismissal Account

Albert Manifold said he was dismissed without explanation less than a year after being appointed chairman. The company had characterized the departure in different terms when it was first announced.

Background on the Appointment Manifold had taken the chairman role less than twelve months before the separation occurred. The company did not provide additional details about the circumstances of the departure in its initial statement.

Manifold said the dismissal occurred without prior notice or stated reason. No further statements from the company were included in the report.