Chevron Appoints Kevin McLachlan as Exploration VP
- Kevin McLachlan becomes VP of Exploration on November 1.
- Liz Schwarze retires in February after 36 years at Chevron.
- McLachlan has experience in oil, gas, and CCS.
- He has held roles at TotalEnergies, Murphy Oil, Nexen, and ExxonMobil.
Leadership Change
Kevin McLachlan will assume the role of Vice President of Exploration at Chevron, effective November 1. He will be responsible for overseeing the company's global exploration program. McLachlan is set to replace Liz Schwarze, who will retire in February after a 36-year tenure with Chevron.
Experience and Background
McLachlan brings extensive experience in international oil and gas exploration, development, production, and carbon capture and storage (CCS). His career includes senior leadership and executive roles at TotalEnergies SE, Murphy Oil Corporation, Nexen Inc., and ExxonMobil Corporation. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Geophysics from the University of Calgary.
Comments from Chevron
Clay Neff, president of Chevron Upstream, highlighted McLachlan's strong record in leading exploration organizations to achieve industry-leading performance and value creation. Neff also expressed gratitude for Liz Schwarze's contributions, noting her thoughtful and collaborative leadership that consistently improved business outcomes across various organizations and locations.
Source: Chevron