Don Wallette, Jr., currently ConocoPhillips executive vice president, commercial, business development and corporate planning, has been named executive vice president, finance, commercial and chief financial officer (CFO), after the announcement of the retirement of Jeff Sheets.
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In this role, Wallette will be responsible for the company’s financial and commercial functions. Wallette has more than 30 years of experience across many aspects of the business and has served in numerous leadership roles.
In addition, other changes have been made in the company’s executive leadership roles, which will be effective 1 April.
Al Hirshberg, currently executive vice president, technology and projects, has been named executive vice president, production, drilling and projects. In this role, Hirshberg will oversee the company’s worldwide operations and will also be responsible for drilling, major projects and the health, safety and environmental function. Hirshberg has more than 30 years of industry experience in a variety of operational, technical and leadership roles.
Matt Fox, currently executive vice president, exploration and production, has been named executive vice president, strategy, exploration and technology. In this capacity, Fox will be responsible for strategic planning, exploration, business development and technology development. Fox has served in several operational, technical and leadership roles during more than 30 years in industry.
Sheets, who has been with the company for more than 35 years, will remain in his current position until the effective date and will remain an employee of ConocoPhillips through 31 May to provide support during the transition of his responsibilities.
Wallette, Hirshberg and Fox will continue to report to chairman and chief executive officer Ryan Lance.
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