Michael K. Wirth is an American business executive with extensive experience in the energy industry. He has been with Chevron Corporation for several decades and has held various leadership positions within the company.
Education:
Wirth holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder and an MBA from California State University, East Bay.
Career at Chevron:
Wirth joined Chevron in 1982 as a design engineer. Over the years, he held various positions of increasing responsibility in the company's engineering, operations, and executive management. Some of his roles included Vice President of Global Downstream, President of Chevron Pipeline Company, and Executive Vice President of Midstream and Development.
In February 2018, Michael K. Wirth was appointed as the Chairman and CEO of Chevron Corporation, succeeding John S. Watson. As the CEO, Wirth is responsible for guiding the company's overall strategy, operations, and performance.
Under Wirth's leadership, Chevron has continued to focus on operational excellence, cost discipline, and strategic investments in both traditional and renewable energy sources. He has also emphasized the importance of safety and environmental stewardship in the company's operations.
In recent years, Chevron has been involved in several major acquisitions and divestitures, including the acquisition of Noble Energy in 2020, which expanded the company's assets in the Eastern Mediterranean and the U.S. shale sector.
Michael K. Wirth's extensive experience in the energy industry and his strong track record at Chevron have enabled him to lead the company through a rapidly changing landscape, balancing the demands of shareholders, employees, and the environment.
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