John S. Watson (Chevron)
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John S. Watson is an American
businessman. He has served as the Chief Executive Officer
and Chairman of the Board
of the Chevron Corporation
since January 1, 2010.
in 1956. In 1978, he graduated with a B.A. in Agricultural Economics from the University of California, Davis
, and in 1980 he received a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Chicago
.
In 1980, he joined the Chevron Corporation. He served as its Chief Financial Officer
from 2001 to 2005. From 2009 to 2010, he was Vice-Chairman of the Board. Since 2010, he has served as Chairman and CEO.
He also serves as Chairman of the Board of the American Petroleum Institute
, and on the Board of Directors of Caltex
, Dynegy
(2001–2004), the National Petroleum Council
, the Business Council, the Business Roundtable
, JPMorgan International Council, the American Society of Corporate Executives, San Diego Padres
, and the Animal Rescue Foundation
.
United States
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businessman. He has served as the Chief Executive Officer
Chief executive officer
A chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
and Chairman of the Board
Chairman of the Board
The Chairman of the Board is a seat of office in an organization, especially of corporations.Chairman of the Board may also refer to:*Chairman of the Board , a 1998 film*Chairmen of the Board , a 1970s American soul music group...
of the Chevron Corporation
Chevron Corporation
Chevron Corporation is an American multinational energy corporation headquartered in San Ramon, California, United States and active in more than 180 countries. It is engaged in every aspect of the oil, gas, and geothermal energy industries, including exploration and production; refining,...
since January 1, 2010.
Biography
John S. Watson was born in CaliforniaCalifornia
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
in 1956. In 1978, he graduated with a B.A. in Agricultural Economics from the University of California, Davis
University of California, Davis
The University of California, Davis is a public teaching and research university established in 1905 and located in Davis, California, USA. Spanning over , the campus is the largest within the University of California system and third largest by enrollment...
, and in 1980 he received a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Chicago
University of Chicago
The University of Chicago is a private research university in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It was founded by the American Baptist Education Society with a donation from oil magnate and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller and incorporated in 1890...
.
In 1980, he joined the Chevron Corporation. He served as its Chief Financial Officer
Chief financial officer
The chief financial officer or Chief financial and operating officer is a corporate officer primarily responsible for managing the financial risks of the corporation. This officer is also responsible for financial planning and record-keeping, as well as financial reporting to higher management...
from 2001 to 2005. From 2009 to 2010, he was Vice-Chairman of the Board. Since 2010, he has served as Chairman and CEO.
He also serves as Chairman of the Board of the American Petroleum Institute
American Petroleum Institute
The American Petroleum Institute, commonly referred to as API, is the largest U.S trade association for the oil and natural gas industry...
, and on the Board of Directors of Caltex
Caltex
Caltex is a petroleum brand name of Chevron Corporation used in more than 60 countries in the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East, and southern Africa.-History:...
, Dynegy
Dynegy
Dynegy Inc. , based in Houston, Texas, United States, is a large owner and operator of power plants and a player in the natural gas liquids and coal business...
(2001–2004), the National Petroleum Council
National Petroleum Council
The National Petroleum Council is an American advisory committee representing oil and natural gas industry views to the Secretary of Energy.The council was established in 1946 at the request of President Harry S. Truman to represent industry views on any matters relating to oil and natural gas...
, the Business Council, the Business Roundtable
Business Roundtable
The Business Roundtable is a politically conservative group of chief executive officers of major U.S. corporations formed to promote pro-business public policy.-History:...
, JPMorgan International Council, the American Society of Corporate Executives, San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
, and the Animal Rescue Foundation
Animal Rescue Foundation
Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation is a "No-Kill" animal shelter based in Walnut Creek, California. ARF saves abandoned and injured animals, as well as running programs to bring dog and cat visits to abused children, hospital patients, seniors and shut-ins.The catalyst for ARF came in May...
.