Darren Woods is an American businessman who has served as chairman and chief executive of ExxonMobil since 2017. He joined the company in 1992 and rose through its refining and chemicals businesses.
Why they're on ClimateTicker
As chief executive of one of the world's largest oil and gas companies, Woods is a central decision-maker in how the fossil-fuel industry responds to climate change.
Career & affiliations
Leads the integrated oil and gas major; joined ExxonMobil in 1992.source ↗
Documented controversies
Congressional testimony on industry climate record
According to Reuters, Woods testified before a US House Oversight Committee hearing in October 2021 that examined whether oil majors had misled the public on climate change; he denied that ExxonMobil had spread disinformation. — Reuterssource ↗
Further reading
- Darren Woods — research profile · DeSmog
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