Tengizchevroil Appoints William Lacobie as General Director

29 May 2025

Key highlights

William Lacobie becomes TCO General Director on June 10, 2025.
Kevin Lyon moves to a new role at Chevron Corporate.
Lacobie has 31 years of experience in Chevron's global operations.
Focus remains on safe operations and Kazakhstan's economic development.

Leadership Change

Effective June 10, 2025, William Lacobie will take over as General Director of Tengizchevroil (TCO), succeeding Kevin Lyon. Lyon has been appointed to a new executive role at Chevron Corporate headquarters.

Kevin Lyon's Tenure

During his leadership, Lyon successfully delivered the Future Growth Project and supported Kazakhstan's petrochemical industry and domestic gas needs.

William Lacobie's Background

Lacobie brings 31 years of experience, having held various operations and leadership roles in Chevron Business Units across the USA, Angola, and Indonesia. Most recently, he served as Managing Director of Chevron's Southern Africa Strategic Business Unit.

Focus Areas

Lacobie aims to maintain safe and reliable operations while supporting Kazakhstan's economic development. He is committed to strengthening partnerships with the Government of Kazakhstan, shareholders, and local communities.

Source: TCO