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flag BP appoints former CRH CEO Albert Manifold as new chairman amid shareholder dissatisfaction.

flag BP has appointed Albert Manifold, former CEO of CRH, as its new chairman, replacing Helge Lund. flag Manifold, who led CRH for ten years, will join BP on September 1 and officially take over as chairman on October 1. flag The appointment comes amid shareholder dissatisfaction and criticism over BP's strategic shifts. flag BP's shares rose 1% following the announcement. flag Aviva CEO Dame Amanda Blanc praised Manifold for his focus on performance and transformation at CRH, making him the ideal candidate for BP's next chapter.

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