Dan Ammann

Dan Ammann was appointed President of ExxonMobil Upstream Company in February 2025 with responsibility for ExxonMobil’s diverse upstream portfolio of oil and gas businesses around the world. Before taking his current position, Mr. Ammann was President of ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions, leading a global business focused on developing and implementing at scale a portfolio of lower-emission energy solutions that will accelerate society’s progress toward net zero. Before joining ExxonMobil, Mr. Ammann was the CEO of Cruise, General Motors' autonomous vehicle subsidiary, and served as President of General Motors from 2014 to 2019, playing a pivotal role in GM's transition to electric and automated vehicles. Prior to this, Mr. Ammann served as treasurer at General Motors, helping lead GM’s initial public offering following the company’s 2009 restructuring. Mr. Ammann began his career in investment banking, starting at Credit Suisse First Boston in 1994 and moving to Morgan Stanley in 1999, where he was appointed Managing Director in 2005. A native of New Zealand, Mr. Ammann holds a degree in Management Studies from the University of Waikato.

Session Overview

Tuesday, 4 November

14:40

Global strategy Conference Room B 14:40 - 15:00

Shaping upstream strategy in a shifting landscape

As global energy demand grows in the decades to come, the upstream oil and natural gas sector will continue to be foundational to delivering the reliable and affordable energy the world needs. Producers need to strike the right balance between expanding the supply of energy and reducing its emissions intensity. ExxonMobil is uniquely positioned to lead in this space. By executing large-scale projects, applying new-to-the-world technologies, and leveraging its advantages of scale and integration, the company is delivering the energy that powers economies, lifts people out of poverty, and improves lives.

In this Energy Talk, Dan Ammann, President of ExxonMobil Upstream Company, will share his perspectives on the long-term trends shaping global energy demand and supply. He will outline how ExxonMobil’s Upstream strategy is evolving, advancing traditional oil and natural gas developments, expanding LNG capacity to serve fast-growing markets, and investing in technologies that will define the future of energy. This session will offer a forward-looking view of how ExxonMobil is navigating complexity, capturing opportunity, and fulfilling its role to provide energy with lower emissions far into the future.