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Leadership Transition

CONOCOPHILLIPS · 2026-09-04 · 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

• The company is undergoing a planned executive transition, with its CFO stepping into the top operating role. source