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Leadership Transition

CONOCOPHILLIPS · 2026-08-06 · Importance 31 · Surprise 42

ConocoPhillips will implement a planned leadership succession effective September 1, 2026. CFO and EVP of Strategy and Commercial Andy O’Brien will become president and CEO, succeeding Ryan Lance, who will transition to executive chair. Konnie Haynes-Welsh, currently vice president of Finance and Controller, will become senior vice president and CFO.

Key facts

• ConocoPhillips announced a leadership succession effective September 1, 2026: Andy O’Brien will become president and CEO, Ryan Lance will transition to executive chair, and Konnie Haynes-Welsh will be appointed senior vice president and chief financial officer. source
• Ryan Lance will retire as CEO after 14 years and transition to executive chair on September 1, 2026. source