SAN RAMON, US: Chevron Corporation has named current executive vice president (VP) of midstream and development, Michael Wirth as its new vice chairman, effective 1 February 2017.
In assuming his new role, Wirth will join the company’s board of directors and add policy, government & public affairs to his existing portfolio of responsibilities. Currently, Wirth oversees midstream and development, accountable for supply and trading, gas commercialization and the company’s midstream operating units engaged in transportation and power as well as corporate strategy and business development.
Wirth (56) joined Chevron in 1982 as a design engineer. Since that time, he advanced through a number of engineering, construction and operations positions. Before assuming his current role, Wirth was executive VP of downstream & chemicals. Prior to that, he served as president of global supply and trading, where he led the company’s worldwide supply and trading operations as well as its aviation, marine and asphalt businesses.
“As a senior officer of Chevron, Mike has made significant contributions to the company’s success. Mike’s experience, proven leadership and record of accomplishment will enable him to make a strong contribution to our Board,” said John Watson, Chevron’s chairman and CEO.
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