R. Hewitt Pate left the role of Chief Legal Officer at Chevron on May 27, 2026, according to an SEC filing.
| Name | R. Hewitt Pate |
|---|---|
| Role | Chief Legal Officer |
| Company | Chevron |
| Industry | Energy |
| Location | Houston, TX |
| Move | Departure |
| Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Source | an SEC filing |
R. Hewitt Pate told Chevron’s board on May 27, 2026 that he will resign as Chief Legal Officer effective December 31, 2026, ahead of an expected retirement in June 2027. He will stay on as a non-executive senior advisor through his retirement. (Source: an SEC filing.)
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Source: an SEC filing. InhouseBlog summarizes publicly reported general counsel moves and links to the original report.
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