ExxonMobil Elects Gregory C. Garland to Board of Directors

Strategic Insights -

Gregory C. Garland, the former Chair and CEO of Phillips 66, has been elected to ExxonMobil's board of directors, effective November 3, 2025. Garland brings over a decade of industry experience and a reputation for collaboration and candor to the board. He succeeds in enhancing the company's capabilities with his global business perspective and leadership in the energy industry.

Key Takeaways:

  • Gregory C. Garland, a seasoned industry leader, has been elected to ExxonMobil's board of directors, effective November 3, 2025.
  • Garland brings over a decade of experience as CEO of respected industry companies, including Phillips 66 and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company.
  • He has served on the Board of Directors of Amgen Inc. since 2013 and has affiliations with the Barbara Bush Literacy Foundation, Memorial Hermann Foundation, and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
  • Garland's election is part of ExxonMobil's focus on developing advantaged assets and delivering new projects that add value while lowering costs and prioritizing shareholder returns.
  • His expertise will enhance the company's capabilities in the energy industry and support the development of new projects.

Statistics:

  • ExxonMobil announced Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emission-reduction plans for 2030, targeting a 20-30% reduction in corporate-wide greenhouse gas intensity.
  • The company aims for a 40-50% reduction in greenhouse gas intensity of upstream operations, a 70-80% reduction in corporate-wide methane intensity, and a 60-70% reduction in corporate-wide flaring intensity.
  • In 2021, ExxonMobil announced these ambitious plans, which demonstrate the company's commitment to reducing its environmental impact.

Sources:

  • "ExxonMobil Appoints Gregory C. Garland to its Board of Directors", Exxon Mobil Corporation, November 3, 2025 (https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/exxonmobil-appoints-gregory-c-garland-to-its-board-of-directors-301702609.html)
  • ExxonMobil's Investor Relations webpage, "Factors Affecting Future Results", (https://www.exxonmobil.com/investors)
  • ExxonMobil's Annual Report on Form 10-K, "Item 1A. Risk Factors" (https://investor.exxonmobil.com/investor-relations/sec-filings.aspx)
  • ExxonMobil's Advancing Climate Solutions webpage (https://www.exxonmobil.com/climatesolutions)