Darren Woods
| Darren Woods | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1964/1965 (age 52–53)[1] Wichita, Kansas, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater |
Texas A&M University (BS) Kellogg School of Management (MBA) |
| Occupation | Chairman & CEO, Exxon Mobil[1] |
| Salary | $14,140,354 (2017) |
| Predecessor | Rex W. Tillerson |
Darren W. Woods (born 1964/65) is an American businessman, energy executive, and the chief executive officer (CEO) and chairman of ExxonMobil since January 1, 2017.[2]
Early life and education
Woods was born in Wichita, Kansas. He has a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Texas A&M University, followed by an MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management.[3][4]
Career
Exxon
Woods joined Exxon in 1992. He had worked for Exxon for 24 years prior to being promoted to CEO following Rex Tillerson's nomination by President Donald Trump to be the next United States Secretary of State.[2][5] While his predecessor was involved in dealmaking and exploration, Woods is a veteran of the refining side of the oil business.[6] Prior to becoming CEO, Woods ran the refining and chemical divisions of the company, which delivered the majority of ExxonMobil's $7.8 billion net income in 2016.[7]
At an investor meeting in New York in 2017, Woods outlined his growth plan including drilling in the Permian Basin of Texas and New Mexico and the Bakken shale formation in North Dakota. He also spoke briefly about the company's operations in Russia, expressing an optimistic outlook regarding Exxon's Sakhalin project on Russia’s eastern coast.[6]
Positions
Woods has publicly endorsed the Paris climate accord. The accord commits nations to cutting greenhouse gas emissions.[8] In May 2017, Woods wrote a personal letter to President Donald Trump to urge that the U.S. remain a party to the agreement. He says that by remaining a party to the accords the U.S. will have a seat at the table to "ensure a level playing field" and support "the most cost-effective greenhouse gas reduction options”.[9]
He has said that the combination of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing has “shattered the Peak Oil myth”.[7]
References
- 1 2 "Darren W. Woods: Executive Profile & Biography - Bloomberg".
- 1 2 "Darren W. Woods : ExxonMobil".
- ↑ Krauss, Clifford (2016-12-14). "Exxon Mobil Taps Darren Woods to Replace Rex Tillerson". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2017-12-15.
- ↑ "ExxonMobil (XOM) Names Darren Woods Chairman, CEO". StreetInsider.com. Retrieved 2017-12-15.
- ↑ Steele, Anne (14 December 2016). "Exxon Mobil Taps Darren Woods to Replace Rex Tillerson as CEO" – via Wall Street Journal.
- 1 2 "Exxon CEO Darren Woods steps out of Tillerson's shadow - CBS News". Retrieved 2017-12-10.
- 1 2 Helman, Christopher. "Exxon Exclusive: New CEO Opens Up On Russia, Climate Change, And The Permian Boom". Forbes. Retrieved 2017-12-10.
- ↑ Krauss, Clifford (2017-03-01). "Darren Woods, Exxon's New Chief, Begins to Make His Mark". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2017-08-08.
- ↑ "Exxon chief urges Trump to back climate agreement". Financial Times. 2017-05-26. Retrieved 2017-12-10.
| Business positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Rex Tillerson |
Chief Executive Officer of ExxonMobil 2017–present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |