Albert Manifold

Albert Manifold is an Irish business executive, who was the chief executive officer of CRH plc from January 2014 to 2024. In July 2025, he was appointed chairman of oil giant BP.

Career

Before joining BP, Manifold was Chief Operating Officer with Dublin investment firm, Allen Maguire & Partners which was backed by various US pension funds.
Manifold had been chief operating officer and a board member of CRH from January 2009 until his appointment as CEO in 2014.
In 2024, Manifold exited his role at CRH after 28 years at the company.
In July 2025 he was appointed chairman of BP, effective 1 October 2025, replacing Helge Lund.

Personal life

Manifold's parents ran a hardware store in the Dublin suburb of Kimmage.
He later went on to attend Dublin City University where he did a Masters in Business Studies and an MBA.
He is a qualified Chartered Accountant and Certified Public Accountant.
He lives in County Wicklow.