UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 25, 2017
Chevron Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 001-00368 | 94-0890210 | ||||
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | ||||
6001 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA | 94583 | |||||
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) | |||||
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (925) 842-1000
None
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
(d) On January 25, 2017, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Chevron Corporation (“Chevron”) elected Michael K. Wirth to the Board as Vice Chairman, effective February 1, 2017. Accordingly, the size of the Board was increased to 12 members, effective February 1, 2017. Mr. Wirth will not serve on any committee of the Board, nor will he receive any additional compensation as a Board member. Mr. Wirth will continue to serve and be compensated as an executive officer of Chevron.
The press release announcing Mr. Wirth’s election to the Board is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) 99.1 Press Release, dated January 25, 2017, entitled “Chevron Names Michael K. Wirth Vice Chairman”
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
CHEVRON CORPORATION | ||
Dated: January 26, 2017 | By | /s/ Christine L. Cavallo |
Christine L. Cavallo, | ||
Assistant Secretary and Managing Counsel | ||
Exhibit 99.1
press release
Chevron Names Michael K. Wirth Vice Chairman
SAN RAMON, Calif., Jan. 25, 2017 – Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) said today that Michael K. Wirth, executive vice president of Midstream and Development, has been named vice chairman, effective February 1, 2017.
“As a senior officer of Chevron, Mike has made significant contributions to the company’s success,” said John S. Watson, Chevron’s chairman and chief executive officer. “Mike’s experience, proven leadership and record of accomplishment will enable him to make a strong contribution to our Board.”
In assuming his new role, Wirth will join the company’s Board of Directors and add Policy, Government & Public Affairs to his existing portfolio of responsibilities. Currently, Wirth oversees Midstream and Development, accountable for supply and trading, gas commercialization and the company’s midstream operating units engaged in transportation and power as well as corporate strategy and business development.
Wirth, 56, joined Chevron in 1982 as a design engineer. Since that time, he advanced through a number of engineering, construction and operations positions. Before assuming his current role, Wirth was executive vice president of Downstream & Chemicals. Prior to that he served as president of Global Supply and Trading, where he led the company’s worldwide supply and trading operations as well as its aviation, marine and asphalt businesses. Earlier, Wirth was president of Marketing for Chevron’s Asia/Middle East/Africa marketing business, based in Singapore. He also served on the board of directors for Caltex Australia Ltd. and GS Caltex in South Korea.
Chevron Corporation is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies. Through its subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide, the company is involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry. Chevron explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and lubricants; manufactures and sells petrochemicals and additives; generates power; and develops and deploys technologies that enhance business value in every aspect of the company's operations. Chevron is based in San Ramon, Calif. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.
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