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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
BP appoints Albert Manifold as new chair; to take charge on October 1
New Delhi: bp on Monday announced the appointment of Albert Manifold as the next chair of the company, with effect from October 1. He will join the company's board as a non-executive director and chair-elect on September 1, succeeding Helge Lund, who will step down after a seven-year tenure. Manifold served as Chief Executive Officer of CRH plc from January 2014 to December 2024. He is currently a non-executive director at LyondellBasell , a chemicals company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and at Mercury Engineering , a privately owned engineering consultancy. Under his leadership at CRH, the company restructured its portfolio and focused on capital efficiency and cash generation. Manifold holds a Master of Business Administration and a Master in Business Studies from Dublin City University. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a Chartered Accountant. 'It is an honour to be appointed chair of one of the world's great energy companies , and to have the opportunity to help the company reach its full potential,' Manifold said. 'bp has a vital role to play in addressing the world's growing energy needs. I look forward to working with the bp board, Murray and the leadership team to accelerate delivery of bp's strategy and drive compelling and sustainable shareholder value creation,' he added. The succession process was led by Dame Amanda Blanc , bp's senior independent director. 'I am delighted that following a rigorous and comprehensive global search we have been able to appoint Albert as our new chair. His impressive track record of shareholder value creation at CRH demonstrates he is the ideal candidate to oversee bp's next chapter,' she said. 'Albert has a relentless focus on performance which is well suited to bp's needs now and into the future,' Blanc added. bp said Manifold remains a special adviser to the board of CRH and an adviser at private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice. The company clarified that there are no additional matters requiring disclosure under 6.4.8R of the UK Listing Rules. Ben Mathews, Company Secretary, is responsible for arranging the release of the announcement, which contains inside information, bp said.
The Herald Scotland
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Emmerdale star announces of third baby and shares cute pic
Taking to Instagram, the couple, who are already parents to Albert and Edith, shared a video of their children meeting their new sibling for the first time. Emmerdale star announces birth of third child and shares adorable video with fans The kids can be seen holding their baby brother and planting kisses on his head, while Danny is also seen cradling the newborn. Posting the video, he said: "When four became five... The one where Albert and Edith meet their new baby brother." Emmerdale co-stars were quick to congratulate the couple on the wonderful news, with Sabel Hogins, the actress who plays Victoria Sugden, writing: "So cute!!! Congrats, guys." Michelle Hardwick, who plays Vanessa on the ITV show, added: "Ahhh, congratulations to you all." According to the Daily Record, the star previously said three children would complete their family, stating: "Three is definitely the magic number - and probably the last one! Recommended Reading: "My job is very demanding, and we're a few hours away from family, so it's not easy, but we're excited. We've got two beautiful children already. It just feels like we're completing the family." Discussing how supportive his partner is, the actor added: "Steph is so supportive, even when it means long hours or being away. We work it out together and are more selective about what makes sense to pursue, but she holds the fort incredibly well." "Any parent would feel that guilt. You miss moments. But thanks to camera phones and videos, you still get to see a lot. When I'm home, it's about being truly present – work can wait until tomorrow. Family is always the priority."
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Princess Anne Wears Elegant Navy Wrap Dress—But Her Large Sapphire Brooch Is the Real Head-Turner
Princess Anne reporting for royal duty—no surprise there. The younger sister of King Charles hardly ever takes a pause from her work obligations when it comes to the Crown. Today was no exception as she turned up at the Horse Guards Parade in London for the 2025 Household Division Musical Spectacular, a cherished occasion. Dressed to impress, Anne donned an extremely flattering wrap dress in a silky navy hue and subtle paisley print. But it was her stunner of a brooch that most caught our brooch that Anne wore is actually a replica of one Queen Camilla stepped out in earlier this spring. The Prince Albert brooch—which features a large oblong sapphire surrounded by 12 round diamonds—was a gift from Albert to his soon-to-be bride, Queen Victoria, on the night before their wedding in was a beloved piece for Victoria, who wore it often, but stopped following the death of her husband in 1861, according to the Court Jeweller. In Victoria's will, she designated the piece 'an heirloom of the Crown,' which meant that it is specifically intended for use by future queens and queen consorts—hence, Camilla's choice to wear the $10 million brooch in Italy this past to Anne: As the story goes, the brooch was so popular at the time that Prince Albert supposedly had copies made of the original for his daughters. The late Queen Elizabeth II is said to have given one of those replicas to her own daughter, Princess Anne. For her part, Anne typically reserves its use for more high-profile occasions, a nod to the significance of today's event. The blue sapphire is particularly striking against the navy hue of her wrap dress. (It doesn't hurt that the princess color coordinated her gloves and heels, too.) But truly, Anne's brooch game is strong and her royal collection is clearly vast. Still, it's easy to see why this particular piece is a favorite. There's a New Photo of Princess Anne, and I Noticed a Hidden Message in Her Jewelry Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Express
7 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Express
Simem sailors to take part in Merdeka Day Open Regatta
Published on: Thursday, July 17, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 17, 2025 By: GL Oh Text Size: Albert (eighth left) and Tony (ninth left) with members of the Simem sailing team. Kota Kinabalu: The Simem sailing teams from the Taiwan Tainan Municipal Simem Elementary School are set to take part in the 30th Merdeka Day Open Regatta at the Kinabalu Yacht Club (KYC) in Tanjung Aru on August 1. Club manager Tony Lai said the team members who will arrive on July 27 are also here for another training stint with KYC as base until August 6. Advertisement According to him, it will be the school's second trip this year following the earlier group consisting of 16 students, who were here from June 27-July 14. Club commodore Albert Shim in his speech at the farewell dinner for the first group hosted by the general committee on July 12 said the club is proud to be chosen by the school as their training venue for the past three years. 'We are very honoured that you have appointed our club as your training base and it has been three years in a row. 'We are hoping you will continue to come back to pay us a visit in years to come,' he said. Meanwhile, a representative from the school expressed his gratitude to KYC for the support and hospitality. 'We are very happy to be here for the fifth time. KYC is truly an excellent place for sailing as they offer great support and facilities. We will definitely look forward to coming back again in the future,' he said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Spinoff
7 days ago
- The Spinoff
Travel Diary: A winter weekend in Melbourne – the next best thing to European summer?
Rebecca Murphy recaps her first trip overseas with her husband, and first time out of the country since the Covid-19 lockdowns. No hot girl summer for me, no sipping Chablis in France with the warm sun on my back. Instead, it was a long weekend in Melbourne to get a change of scenery. Make no mistake, she was as cold as a wintry walk on Dunedin's St Clair beach. What a weekend though – art, pints, walks and kransky hotdogs with some peak thrifting on Chapel Street. Here's the recap. Where did you go and why? We flew from Auckland to Melbourne for four days. I've only been married for two and a half years, and my husband and I have basically just been in deep with kids for what feels like forever. He had a work trip coming up, and I decided to go along. It was our first vacay out of the country, which felt really overdue. How tricky was it to get there? Easy! Although leaving our dog Albert felt heavy on our hearts, especially because we left early in the morning. My sister did swoop in to his rescue however, to dogsit. Roughly how much did you spend getting there and back? About $750 for me. Which airline did you fly with? How was the flight? We flew Air New Zealand. The flights were good although I was too polite on the way over and failed to negotiate my arm rest. What was the highlight? Without a doubt the highlight was going to the National Gallery of Victoria to see the French Impressionists exhibition. This was high on our list of things to do while we were in Melbourne as some of our favourite artists were on display. The exhibition turned out to be a bit of an emotional journey for us both. I felt a bit overwhelmed at times. My late dad loved to drag us along to galleries as kids. He had a deep appreciation for art, particularly the Impressionist movement. I saw so many paintings we had talked about over the years, and one of our favourites by Claude Monet. I felt my dad standing beside me at times and that felt so special, he would have liked to have been there. My husband's late mother also loved to paint, particularly the sky. So, for him there was also much to enjoy and reflect on with love. We took so much in, there were quotes from all of the artists. It felt like an exclusive club. One quote I loved by Eugène Boudin: 'To bathe in the depths of the sky. To express the gentleness of clouds… to set the blue of the sky alight. I can feel all this within me, poised and awaiting expression. What joy and yet what torment.' All in all, a beautiful gallery. Melburnians are lucky to have such a glorious space to enjoy. Was there a lowlight? Not really, I was just happy to be away and enjoying a city that felt a bit new with my best friend. Maybe the lowlight was that it was bloody freezing. Did you spot any cool animals? No. Cool animals in Australia? Everything kills you. I am glad I saw none. I saw some beautiful big gum trees, however, and there were also a few plant shops around where we stayed. They had lots of buzzy cacti on display which was cool. Catch any sports? We went to the pub on our last night to eat a chicken parmi and watch AFL. I don't understand the rules though, so it was a bit average. That was about it. Also, chicken parmi is mental. It's a no from me. Where did you stay? We booked an Airbnb in Prahran. In my opinion, Prahran has all you need. One end has beautiful restaurants and boutique shops. The other end has the famed Chapel Street which has ultimate Karangahape Road vibes. It's full of character, colourful people, and the best vintage shopping. I took full advantage of this and came home with some fun new things from Vinnies. The famous Prahran market is also an absolute delight. It's bursting with delicious food, flowers, cheese, there's an oyster bar – it's got bloody everything. We shopped there most days and took lots back to our apartment to snack on with huge glasses of wine. So good, cannot recommend highly enough. I love to sit and watch at places like the market. There were just so many different cultures there, families working together, it was a really beautiful insight into the lives of others. Also, I was asked countless times where I was staying and had to repeat myself. In the end I just stopped trying to pronounce 'Prahran' and said I was staying on Chapel Street. Did you meet any interesting characters? Or bump into someone you already knew? I caught up with my beautiful cousin who has been living in Melbourne for what feels like far too long. Her husband owns a cafe in Balaclava called walltwo80, hands down the best coffee we had on our trip. I had three which made me anxious, but we walked it off in St Kilda. I thought this part of town used to be a vibe, but it felt a bit rank and touristy with that sort of really bad design that so many seaside towns in Australia have (i.e. The Goldy). Anyways, bloody great coffee. Did anyone lend a hand or help you out? I helped out the woman next to me on the flight over by not complaining that she took BOTH armrests! Did you spot any celebrities? My husband saw Tim from the last season of MAFS. Haha. What was the best meal or snack you had? I had a chilli cheese kransky hotdog from Prahran Market. It was out the gate. I made my husband go and eat one when he finished work. So tasty. What items did you pack that you really needed? Long coat and wooly jerseys. It was freezing. Did you miss anything while you were away? Albert, I really missed Albert. What travel/holiday reads would you recommend for this destination? I started The Secret History by Donna Tartt which is so good. I also watched We Were Dangerous on the way over and absolutely loved it, a New Zealand film that I had wanted to see for ages. How easy was it to get around? We trammed, trained and got the Sky Bus. Getting around was very easy and quite cheap. Which was great because I wanted to spend money on things like delicious kai and not Ubers. Did you bring back any lollies or snacks? I brought back an obligatory snack range for my beautiful Spinoff colleagues. It's a tradition/rule in our office that you bring back snacks from the country you traveled to. Someone brought a bloody range of local newspapers back from the UK recently. Straight to jail. Snacks are essential.
