Appoints New Chair After Ousting Predecessor

BP has appointed Ian Tyler as its new chairman permanently following a period as interim this summer, after “boardroom drama,” according to Bloomberg UK’s breaking news update. The brief item says the decision comes after the company ousted its predecessor, though no additional details about the ousting or the previous chair are provided in the text. Tyler’s permanent appointment suggests BP is moving to stabilize governance after leadership turbulence during the interim phase. The update does not include dates, qualifications, or further context on Tyler’s role beyond his interim stint and the board’s decision.