
Mike Wirth
Education
- Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering - University of Colorado
Overview
Michael K. Wirth is an American businessman who has been the chairman and CEO of Chevron Corporation, Inc.(CVX) since 2018. Previously, he was the vice chairman of the company.
Career
Wirth joined Chevron in 1982 and worked in multiple sectors including engineering, construction, and operations. He became president of marketing for Chevron's Asia, Africa and Middle East region in 2001.
He has been on the board of directors for Caltex Australia and GS Caltex. In 2018, Wirth was widely speculated and eventually confirmed to succeed John S. Watson as CEO of Chevron.
Wirth is a member of the board of the American Petroleum Institute, a trade group in the oil industry.
Early Life
Michael K. Wirth born on October 15, 1960
After graduating from high school, Wirth attended the University of Colorado, where he earned a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering in 1982.
Career
- Chevron - CEO