Darren Wayne Woods (born December 16, 1965) [1] is an American businessman who is the chief executive officer (CEO) and chairman of ExxonMobil since January 1, 2017. [2]

Mr. Woods brings 30 years of global industry experience managing highly sophisticated, safety-critical operations and has held a number of senior leadership roles in multiple international business units prior to being promoted to CEO.

The ExxonMobil Board of Directors elected Mr. Woods as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2017. Mr. Woods serves on the board of directors of the American Petroleum Institute and the board of trustees of the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Mr. Woods brings 30 years of global industry experience managing highly sophisticated, safety-critical operations and has held a number of senior leadership roles in multiple international business units prior to being promoted to CEO.

After the 2023 drop, the ExxonMobil board scooped $1.6 million from Woods’ annual bonus compared to the previous year, giving him $4.8 million down from $6.4 million in 2022. Woods’ total...

Nov 15, 2023 · ExxonMobil Chairman and CEO, Darren Woods, talks about reframing the climate challenge during the APEC CEO Summit Article Nov. 15, 2023 Read his remarks below to learn more:

Sep 12, 2023 · Chairman and CEO of ExxonMobil, Darren Woods, shares his views about the importance of adversity and the misperceptions about the ongoing energy transition.

Dec 11, 2024 · In a historic rebuke of CEO Darren Woods’ lackluster attempts to ameliorate ExxonMobil’s vast carbon footprint, shareholders at the company’s annual meeting yesterday voted to replace two of ...

Feb 3, 2025 · Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods addressed what he called the right policy framework for a successful energy future. “Through 2030, roughly 90% of our planned capex is allocated to established ...

3 days ago · Darren Woods - Chairman and CEO of ExxonMobil. Darren Wayne Woods is one of the most major figures in the global energy industry. He is positioned as the chief executive officer and chairman of the board for the world's largest oil and gas corporation. He led ExxonMobil in 2017 in a fast-changing energy landscape.