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Chevron Maps Yearlong Executive Overhaul Across Strategy, Trading and Dealmaking

Staged promotions follow Hess integration work to tighten coordination across strategy, trading, investment decisions.

Overview

  • Chevron said the changes are intended to strengthen execution and improve coordination across strategy, trading and investment decisions.
  • Molly Laegeler will become president of Supply & Trading on March 1, 2026, as Patricia Leigh prepares to retire in July after 35 years.
  • Kevin Lyon will step into the chief strategy officer role on March 1, 2026, moving from his position leading Hess integration.
  • Jeanine Wai will take over as director of investor relations on April 1, 2026, as Jake Spiering transitions to president of Corporate Business Development on August 1 to succeed Frank Mount, who retires in November after 33 years.
  • Bruce Niemeyer, president of Shale & Tight, will retire in October 2026 and serve as senior executive advisor through that month.