Darren W. Woods

Darren W. Woods is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ExxonMobil, one of the world's largest publicly traded oil and gas companies. He has been with ExxonMobil for over 25 years, holding various leadership roles in the company’s upstream and downstream businesses. Under his leadership, ExxonMobil has focused on expanding its operations and investments in energy projects globally, with a particular emphasis on sustainable practices and technological innovation. Woods has played a pivotal role in enhancing the company's strategic partnerships, especially in key markets like Kazakhstan, where ExxonMobil has significant investments in oil and gas exploration and production. Recently, he was in the news for a meeting with Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to discuss investment projects in the energy sector.