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Leadership Transition

CONOCOPHILLIPS · 2026-09-02 · Importance 31 · Surprise 42

ConocoPhillips appointed Andy O’Brien as president and chief executive officer effective September 1, 2026. Konnie Haynes-Welsh became senior vice president and chief financial officer on the same date. Ryan Lance retired as CEO after 14 years and transitioned to executive chair, while O’Brien brings experience in international operations, LNG, finance, strategy, and M&A.

Key facts

• ConocoPhillips has announced a leadership transition, naming Andy O’Brien as president and chief executive officer and Konnie Haynes-Welsh as senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective September 1. source
• Longtime president and CEO Ryan Lance will retire from his current role after 14 years and transition to executive chair of ConocoPhillips. source
• O'Brien was formerly EVP, strategy and commercial, and CFO at ConocoPhillips. source