02 Sep Ian Tyler appointed Chairman of BP
(Oilandgaspress) 02/09/26 – BP p.l.c. announced that it has appointed Ian Tyler as Chair of the company following an extensive search process, including both internal and external candidates. He will assume the role immediately.
Ian joined the bp Board as a non-executive director in April 2025 and was appointed Interim Chair on 26 May 2026.
Ian has worked alongside more than 15 chief executives during his extensive non-executive career spanning listed and private companies across oil and gas, natural resources and engineering businesses. He is currently Chair of Grafton Group plc and Senior Independent Director of Anglo American plc. He has also previously chaired Cairn Energy plc and served as non-executive director of BAE Systems plc.
Commenting on the appointment, Dame Amanda Blanc, bp’s Senior Independent Director, said: “I am delighted that the board has unanimously appointed Ian Tyler as Chair of bp. Ian brings significant experience providing challenge and support to executive teams, while maintaining strong governance and oversight on behalf of shareholders. “These qualities have been evident during his time as Interim Chair, where he has secured the confidence of the board and executive management through his considered leadership, judgement and integrity.”
Ian Tyler added: “I am honoured that the board of bp has appointed me as its chair. It has been a privilege to work directly with Meg O’Neill over the past few months and to see the impact she has had since her arrival.
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