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Darren Woods

Darren Woods

ExxonMobil (XOM)
Energy
🏢 CEO since 2017 · 9 years
+26.1%
1-Year Stock Performance
$42.0M
2024 Compensation
😊 Positive
News Sentiment

Employment History

Company Role Years
ExxonMobil CEO 2017–
★ Current
ExxonMobil Senior roles (refining, chemicals) 1992–2017

Education

Institution Degree Year
Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management MBA 1992
Texas A&M University BS Electrical Engineering 1987

Latest News

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Jacobin
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The War on Iran Has Made the Rich Even Richer - Jacobin

The War on Iran Has Made the Rich Even Richer  Jacobin...

Jun 25, 2026 Read More →
Barron's
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Darren Woods’ Game Plan at Exxon Mobil: Produce More Oil for Less Money - Barron's

Darren Woods’ Game Plan at Exxon Mobil: Produce More Oil for Less Money  Barron's...

Jun 19, 2026 Read More →
nlpc.org
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There Were 98 Independent Chair Proposals This Year; Only Exxon's Darren Woods Whined About It - nlpc.org

There Were 98 Independent Chair Proposals This Year; Only Exxon's Darren Woods Whined About It  nlpc.org...

Jun 12, 2026 Read More →
thestreet.com
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Exxon CEO delivers blunt message on oil prices and the economy - thestreet.com

Exxon CEO delivers blunt message on oil prices and the economy  thestreet.com...

Jun 8, 2026 Read More →
Stocktwits
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Exxon CEO Highlights 15% Of Gulf Region Production Impacted By Iran War — Says Company Is ‘Built To Perform Through Disruption’ - Stocktwits

Exxon CEO Highlights 15% Of Gulf Region Production Impacted By Iran War — Says Company Is ‘Built To Perform Through Disruption’  Stock...

Jun 7, 2026 Read More →