ConocoPhillips has named Andy O’Brien as its new CEO, effective September 1. O’Brien, who currently serves as the company’s CFO and executive vice president of strategy and commercial, will succeed Ryan Lance, who will transition to executive chair.
Background
O’Brien has spent nearly three decades with ConocoPhillips, holding various finance, planning, and strategy roles across multiple international operations. Since joining the company’s executive leadership team in 2022, he has led several key businesses and functions, including Alaska and international operations, commercial and LNG businesses, corporate strategy, investor relations, finance, and mergers and acquisitions.
As CEO, O’Brien will oversee a company with one of the strongest balance sheets among independent exploration and production companies. His appointment marks a transition in leadership for ConocoPhillips, which has been led by Lance for over a decade.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
