8-KLeadership Changes

CHEVRON CORP 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Aug 1, 2022)

Filed August 1, 2022For Securities:CVX

Summary

Chevron Corporation (CVX) has announced a key leadership transition in its finance department. David A. Inchausti, the current Vice President and Controller, has elected to resign effective February 28, 2023, in anticipation of his retirement in April 2023. This change marks the end of Mr. Inchausti's tenure in this critical financial reporting role. To ensure a smooth transition, the Board of Directors has appointed Alana K. Knowles as the new Vice President and Controller, effective March 1, 2023. Ms. Knowles will also assume the role of Chevron's principal accounting officer. Her extensive experience within Chevron, spanning over three decades in various finance, accounting, and treasury roles, positions her well to take on this new responsibility. Investors should monitor the transition and Ms. Knowles's initial performance in this key financial oversight position.

Key Highlights

  • 1David A. Inchausti, VP and Controller, to resign effective February 28, 2023, in anticipation of retirement.
  • 2Alana K. Knowles appointed as the new VP and Controller, effective March 1, 2023.
  • 3Alana K. Knowles will also serve as Chevron's principal accounting officer.
  • 4Ms. Knowles has a long tenure at Chevron, joining in 1988.
  • 5Ms. Knowles has held various senior finance and accounting roles, including VP, Finance, Downstream & Chemicals and Midstream since October 2020.
  • 6The leadership change is a planned transition due to Mr. Inchausti's upcoming retirement.

Frequently Asked Questions

David A. Inchausti, the Vice President and Controller, has elected to resign from his position effective February 28, 2023. This move is in anticipation of his expected retirement from Chevron in April 2023.

Alana K. Knowles has been appointed as the new Vice President and Controller of Chevron, effective March 1, 2023. She will also serve as Chevron's principal accounting officer.

Ms. Knowles has a long and extensive career with Chevron, having joined the company in 1988. She has held numerous positions of increasing responsibility in finance, accounting, treasury, and investor relations. Most recently, she served as Chevron's Vice President, Finance, Downstream & Chemicals and Midstream since October 2020.

While any leadership transition involves a change, the appointment of Alana K. Knowles, who has significant experience within Chevron's finance and accounting functions, suggests a planned and orderly succession. Ms. Knowles's role as principal accounting officer means she will be directly responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial statements.