Who is succeeding Ryan Lance as CEO of ConocoPhillips, and when does the leadership transition take place?

CFO Andy O'Brien will succeed Ryan Lance as CEO of ConocoPhillips on September 1, following Lance's retirement after 14 years as CEO.

What major strategic moves did Ryan Lance oversee during his tenure as CEO of ConocoPhillips?

During his tenure, Lance oversaw the company's transformation into one of the largest independent oil and gas producers globally; led billions of dollars in non-core asset sales after the 2014 oil price collapse; executed targeted acquisitions including Concho Resources in 2021, Shell's Permian assets, and Marathon Oil in late 2024—significantly expanding its U.S. shale footprint.

ConocoPhillips CEO Lance to retire, finance chief to take helm

Aug 6, 2026

ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance will retire after 14 years, succeeded by CFO Andy O'Brien on September 1. The major oil producer also posted Q2 adjusted profits of $3.24 per share, beating analyst estimates.

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