HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) today announced that Dominic Macklon, executive vice president, Strategy, Sustainability and Technology, has elected to retire effective May 1, 2024, for family medical reasons after 33 dedicated years of service.
Dominic began his career with Conoco in 1991 and held numerous engineering, business development, operations and leadership roles of increasing responsibility before becoming a valued member of the company’s executive leadership team in 2018. Since then, he led the company’s Lower 48 business and went on to oversee corporate planning and development, global technical functions, information technology, sustainable development and low carbon technologies.
“I want to thank Dominic for his leadership, dedication and significant contributions during his distinguished 33 years with ConocoPhillips,” said Ryan Lance, chairman and chief executive officer. “Dominic has played an important role in identifying and driving value from low cost of supply opportunities across our global portfolio while positioning our company for the energy transition and accelerating our emissions reduction initiatives. I wish Dominic the best in retirement as he relocates back to the U.K.”
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ConocoPhillips is one of the world’s leading exploration and production companies based on both production and reserves, with a globally diversified asset portfolio. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, ConocoPhillips had operations and activities in 13 countries, $96 billion of total assets, and approximately 9,900 employees at Dec. 31, 2023. Production averaged 1,826 MBOED for the twelve months ended Dec. 31, 2023, and preliminary proved reserves were 6.8 BBOE as of Dec. 31, 2023.
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