Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) announced that John B. Hess has been appointed to Chevron's Board of Directors.

Hess, 71, served as CEO of Hess Corporation from 1995 to 2025 and as Chairman from 1995 to 2013. He led the company through its strategic transformation from an integrated oil company into a focused global independent exploration and production company.

"We are excited to welcome John Hess to Chevron's Board," said Mike Wirth, Chevron's Chairman and CEO. "John not only built a great company, he is a highly respected industry leader, and our Board will benefit from his global experience, relationships and expertise."

"I am delighted to join Chevron's Board of Directors at such an important time for the energy industry," said John Hess. "I look forward to working with the Board and leadership team to advance the company's mission to meet the world's growing energy needs safely and responsibly and to create significant value for shareholders."

Hess is a member of the Board of Directors of Goldman Sachs and the Board of Trustees at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He previously served on the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board Quadrennial Review Task Force and as Chairman of the Board of the American Petroleum Institute. Hess is also a member of The Business Council, the Trilateral Commission and the Council on Foreign Relations. In addition, he serves on the Board of Directors of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and the New York Philharmonic, and on the Board of Trustees at Mount Sinai Hospital.

Hess holds a bachelor's degree from Harvard College and an MBA from the Harvard Business School. A member of the Board of Dean's Advisors at Harvard Business School, he was also Chairman of the Harvard Business School Campaign.

Chevron is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies. We believe affordable, reliable and ever-cleaner energy is essential to enabling human progress. Chevron produces crude oil and natural gas; manufactures transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and additives; and develops technologies that enhance our business and the industry. We aim to grow our oil and gas business, lower the carbon intensity of our operations and grow new businesses in renewable fuels, carbon capture and offsets, hydrogen, power generation for data centers, and emerging technologies. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.

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John B. Hess Joins Chevron's Board of Directors