Exxon Mobil or ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) is the world's biggest oil and gas company. It was created when Exxon and Mobil, both companies formed after the John D. Rockefeller's original Standard Oil company split apart, joined together in a merger to become one company. ExxonMobil has been involved in global warming controversies, as have other Big Oil corporations such as Royal Dutch Shell
Board of directors
As of July28,2021[update], the current ExxonMobil board members are:
Michael J. Angelakis, chair and chief executive officer of Atairos Group Inc.
Jeffrey W. Ubben, Founder, Portfolio Manager, and Managing Partner, Inclusive Capital Partners, L.P.
Darren W. Woods, chair of the board and CEO, ExxonMobil Corporation
Hooley is presently the lead independent director, having succeeded former Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier upon his retirement in May 2022. Three of the directors nominated at the last Annual General Meeting were nominated after a proxy battle against hedge fund Engine No.1 and were nominated against the suggestion of the board.
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