Albert Manifold
Albert Manifold | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 1962 (age 62–63) |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Alma mater | Dublin City University (1992-95) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Title | Chairman, BP |
Albert Manifold (born 1962) is an Irish business executive, who was the chief executive officer of CRH plc from January 2014 to 2024.[1] In July 2025, he was appointed chairman of oil giant BP.[2]
Career
[edit]Manifold had been chief operating officer and a board member of CRH from January 2009 until his appointment as CEO in 2014.[1]
In 2024, Manifold exited his role at CRH.[3]
In July 2025 he was appointed chairman of BP, effective 1 October 2025, replacing Helge Lund.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Manifold's parents ran a hardware store in the Dublin suburb of Kimmage.
He later went on to attend Dublin City University and qualified as an accountant.[5][6]
He lives in County Wicklow.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "CRH names Manifold as new chief". FT. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
- ^ "Albert Manifold appointed BP p.l.c. chair | News and insights | Home". bp global. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ "Succession plan for CRH as Albert Manifold set to retire as chief executive". 24 September 2024. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
- ^ Almeida, Lauren (21 July 2025). "BP appoints new chair to oversee shift back to fossil fuels". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
- ^ "Albert Manifold, Irish cement veteran hired to chair BP for pivot back to oil and gas". The Irish Times. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ "CRH chief executive: 'This is not an employee benefit programme'". The Irish Times. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
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