In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen

Darren Woods CEO of ExxonMobil

Jun 7, 2023

Darren Woods, the Chairman and CEO of ExxonMobil, shares insights from his 30-year journey in the energy sector. He discusses the importance of diverse cultural experiences in shaping leadership and resilience. The challenges of transitioning from oil dependency are highlighted, alongside the need for innovative solutions to combat climate change. Woods also emphasizes AI's role in enhancing efficiency at ExxonMobil, and he delves into the company’s core values that guide its corporate culture and strategic decisions in a complex geopolitical landscape.

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Darren Woods

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Seeking Understanding Over Right or Wrong

00:57

Focus on Cost-effective Emission Reduction

01:22

Sticking to Principles in the Face of Criticism

00:49

Aligning Values for a Good Fit

00:23

Intro

2min

Navigating Cultures and Careers

6min

Navigating the Energy Transition

22min

Navigating Energy's Geopolitical Landscape

5min

Harnessing AI for Enhanced Innovation and Efficiency

2min

Defining Corporate Culture and Values at ExxonMobil

2min

Evolving Quality and Culture at ExxonMobil

10min

A thought-provoking conversation with the CEO of an industry giant, the powerhouse behind global energy for over a century, ExxonMobil. This is an important conversation you don’t want to miss.

The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Nikolai Ovenberg and Niklas Figenschau. Background research was done by Sigurd Brekke and Shilpi Nanda with input from portfolio manager Ståle Lægreid.

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