Chevron appoints John Hess to board of directors

Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) announced the appointment of John B. Hess to its board of directors, according to a company statement.

Hess, 71, served as CEO of Hess Corporation from 1995 to 2025 and as chairman from 1995 to 2013. During his tenure, he led the company's transformation from an integrated oil company into a global independent exploration and production company.

"We are excited to welcome John Hess to Chevron's Board," said Mike Wirth, Chevron's chairman and CEO. "John not only built a great company, he is a highly respected industry leader, and our Board will benefit from his global experience, relationships and expertise."

Hess expressed his interest in joining the board, stating: "I am delighted to join Chevron's Board of Directors at such an important time for the energy industry. I look forward to working with the Board and leadership team to advance the company's mission to meet the world's growing energy needs safely and responsibly and to create significant value for shareholders."

Hess currently serves on the board of directors of Goldman Sachs and the board of trustees at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He previously served on the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board Quadrennial Review Task Force and as chairman of the board of the American Petroleum Institute.

Additional board positions include membership on The Business Council, the Trilateral Commission, and the Council on Foreign Relations. He also serves on the boards of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, the New York Philharmonic, and Mount Sinai Hospital.

Hess holds a bachelor's degree from Harvard College and an MBA from Harvard Business School, where he serves on the Board of Dean's Advisors and previously served as chairman of the Harvard Business School Campaign.

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