New Chevron CEO named
Multinational 
SAN RAMON, September 28, 2017 – Michael K. Wirth was named the new CEO and chairman of the board of Chevron following the upcoming retirement of John S. Watson, the super-major announced on Thursday.
Wirth will assume the positions on February 1, 2018.
“Under [Watson]’s leadership, we’ve developed legacy assets in Kazakhstan, Australia and the Permian Basin that will underpin our portfolio for decades to come,” Wirth said. “John [Watson] will also be remembered for his plain-spoken and principled views on company business and energy policy matters.”
Mark A. Nelson will assume the position of vice-president of midstream, strategy and policy, also effective on February 1, 2018, the press release added.
Read our latest insights on:
More content from Multinational
Experience brings business in Kuwait
INTERVIEW
Latest news and features
Sign up to receive our newsletter and energy event alerts and receive free access to The Oil & Gas Year Nigeria 2020