BP appoints Ian Tyler as permanent chair after interim stint

Energy Oil & Gas Written by: Ephrem Joseph 07:24 Wed 02 Sep 2026 --> Disclaimer No investment advice About this content Editorial Standards & Policies Share article About this content × About Ephrem Joseph Ephrem began his journalistic journey at Proactive in June 2021. With a strong academic background in Information Technology, his expertise particularly lies in the field of Cyber Security, Management Information Systems and Computer Forensics. Before joining Proactive, Ephrem worked as a researcher and lecturer at a number of leading universities, including the University of Portsmouth's Institute of Criminal Justice Studies, the University of Winchester’s Institute of Policing, and Jain... Read more About the publisher Proactive financial news and online broadcast teams provide fast, accessible, informative and actionable business and finance news content to a global investment audience. All our content is produced independently by our experienced and qualified teams of news journalists. Proactive news team spans the world’s key finance and investing hubs with bureaus and studios in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Sydney and Perth. We are experts in medium and small-cap markets, we also keep our community up to date with blue-chip companies, commodities and broader investment stories. This is content that excites and engages motivated private investors. The team delivers news and unique insights across the market including but not confined to: biotech and pharma, mining and natural resources, battery metals, oil and gas, crypto and emerging digital and EV technologies. Use of technology Proactive has always been a forward looking and enthusiastic technology adopter. Our human content creators are equipped with many decades of valuable expertise and experience. The team also has access to and use technologies to assist and enhance workflows. Proactive will on occasion use automation and software tools, including generative AI. Nevertheless, all content published by Proactive is edited and authored by humans, in line with best practice in regard to content production and search engine optimisation. BP PLC ( LSE:BP. ) View Price & Profile BP appoints Ian Tyler as permanent chair after interim stint Published: 07:24 02 Sep 2026 BST BP PLC (LSE:BP.) has appointed Ian Tyler as chair with immediate effect, making permanent the role he has held on an interim basis since May. Tyler joined BP’s board as a non-executive director in April 2025 before becoming interim chair on 26 May 2026. The appointment follows an extensive search covering internal and external candidates, BP said. Tyler has held senior board roles across energy, natural resources, engineering and construction, and is currently chair of Grafton Group PLC (ISE:GFTU) and senior independent director of Anglo American PLC (LSE:AAL) . He previously chaired Cairn Energy and Vistry Group and served as a non-executive director at BAE Systems. Before moving into board roles, Tyler spent 17 years at Balfour Beatty, including eight years as chief executive. BP senior independent director Dame Amanda Blanc said: “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.” Tyler said his priorities would include developing the board and strengthening engagement with BP shareholders. “I will lead the board's evolution, ensuring we have the depth, experience and capabilities needed to support the company's strategic priorities and long-term value creation,” he said. BP separately said Blanc will not seek re-election at its 2027 annual general meeting and will leave the board once a successor has been appointed as senior independent director. Tyler highlighted Blanc's “enormous contribution” to BP and said she would remain in place until her replacement was found. Tyler will also review his existing external board commitments to ensure he can devote sufficient time to the BP chairmanship. Continue reading