Who is replacing C. Douglas Johnson as Vice President and Controller?

Chukwuemeka A. Oyolu has been elected to replace C. Douglas Johnson. He will initially serve as Assistant Controller starting October 1, 2014, and then assume the full role of Vice President and Controller, effective December 1, 2014.

When will the leadership change in the Controller position take effect?

C. Douglas Johnson's retirement is effective January 1, 2015. Chukwuemeka A. Oyolu will take over as Vice President and Controller starting December 1, 2014, providing a one-month overlap before Mr. Johnson's final departure.

What is Chukwuemeka A. Oyolu's background and qualifications?

Mr. Oyolu most recently served as General Manager, Planning and Optimization for Phillips 66. He has prior experience as General Manager, Finance for Refining, Marketing and Transportation, and held finance and reporting roles at ConocoPhillips. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, and holds an MBA from Rice University.

Are there any potential conflicts of interest with the new Controller?

The filing explicitly states that Mr. Oyolu has no family relationship with any of Phillips 66's directors or officers, does not have an employment agreement, and is not a party to any transaction requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. This indicates no immediate conflicts of interest.

PSX 8-K: Leadership Changes

Summary

Phillips 66 (PSX) announced a key executive transition within its finance department. C. Douglas Johnson, Vice President and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer), will retire effective January 1, 2015. This change marks the end of Mr. Johnson's tenure, and the company has proactively appointed a successor to ensure a smooth transition. Chukwuemeka A. Oyolu has been elected Assistant Controller, effective October 1, 2014, and will assume the full responsibilities of Vice President and Controller and Principal Accounting Officer starting December 1, 2014. Mr. Oyolu brings significant experience, most recently serving as General Manager, Planning and Optimization for Phillips 66, and prior roles within ConocoPhillips. His qualifications, including professional certifications and an MBA, position him to effectively manage the company's accounting and financial reporting functions.

Key Highlights

1C. Douglas Johnson, VP and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer), announced his retirement effective January 1, 2015.
2Chukwuemeka A. Oyolu appointed Assistant Controller, effective October 1, 2014.
3Chukwuemeka A. Oyolu to succeed C. Douglas Johnson as VP and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer), effective December 1, 2014.
4Mr. Oyolu has extensive experience in financial roles within Phillips 66 and ConocoPhillips.
5Mr. Oyolu holds professional accounting certifications (Nigeria) and an MBA from Rice University.
6The company has established a clear timeline for the leadership transition in its accounting function.
7Mr. Oyolu has no disclosed family relationships or reportable transactions with directors or officers.

Phillips 66 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Oct 6, 2014)

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