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.

Darren W. Woods Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Darren Woods is a graduate of Texas A&M University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering. He also holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management in Evanston, Illinois.

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.

Mar 18, 2021 · Effective January 1, 2016, Darren Woods was elected president of Exxon Mobil Corporation and a member of the board of directors. “The best way to get your ideas across and make a difference is to make a compelling case because that’s within your control,” he shares.

Apr 11, 2024 · Darren W. Woods is the CEO of Exxon Mobil, focusing on long-term strategies and holding over $180 million in company stock.

Mar 21, 2024 · But that’s exactly what Darren W Woods does as Chairman and CEO of American multinational oil and gas corporation ExxonMobil, the largest existing direct descendant of John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil.

Jun 14, 2018 · Darren Woods is the current CEO and Chairman of Exxon Mobil. He received his promotion when his predecessor Rex Tillerson was nominated to become the U.S. Secretary of State, which resulted in Tillerson’s firing in March of 2018.

Darren W Woods is Chairman/CEO at Exxon Mobil Corp. See Darren W Woods's compensation, career history, education, & memberships.

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.