ExxonMobil Appoints Jennifer Driscoll as Vice President of Investor Relations; Stephen Littleton to Retire

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ExxonMobil has appointed Jennifer Driscoll as vice president of investor relations, effective February 7, succeeding Stephen Littleton, who is retiring after 30 years. Driscoll brings valuable experience from her previous roles at Caterpillar, DuPont, Campbell Soup, and Best Buy. Kathryn Mikells, senior vice president and CFO, expressed optimism about Driscoll's ability to enhance shareholder communication. Littleton's tenure included significant contributions to the company since joining in 1992.

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• Jennifer Driscoll's extensive experience in investor relations is expected to enhance communication with shareholders.
• The leadership change may bring fresh perspectives and strategies to the investor relations function.

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• Stephen Littleton's retirement may create a temporary experience gap in the investor relations team.

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ExxonMobil said today that Jennifer Driscoll has been appointed vice president of investor relations, effective Feb. 7, replacing Stephen Littleton, who has elected to retire after 30 years of service.

“We welcome Jennifer to ExxonMobil and will leverage her knowledge and experience to enhance our communication with shareholders,” said Kathryn Mikells, senior vice president and chief financial officer. “I’d like to thank Stephen for his many contributions to the company’s success during his career and wish him all the best in retirement.”

Driscoll joins ExxonMobil from Caterpillar, Inc., where she was director of investor relations since 2019. Previously, Driscoll held senior investor relations positions at DuPont de Nemours, Inc., Campbell Soup Company and Best Buy Co., Inc.

Driscoll began her career with Dain Rauscher, which was later acquired by RBC Capital Markets. She holds an MBA from the University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Littleton, who has been investor relations vice president since 2020, joined Exxon Company USA in 1992 as a financial analyst at the Baytown Refinery. Following assignments of increasing responsibility in the United States, Angola and Hungary, Littleton was appointed assistant controller of the corporation in 2015 and became vice president for business services, Fuels & Lubricants Company in 2018.

Littleton graduated from the University of Missouri-St. Louis with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, and he holds an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin.

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FAQ

Who is the new vice president of investor relations at ExxonMobil?

Jennifer Driscoll has been appointed as the new vice president of investor relations at ExxonMobil, effective February 7.

What position did Stephen Littleton hold at ExxonMobil?

Stephen Littleton was vice president of investor relations at ExxonMobil before his retirement.

How might Jennifer Driscoll's appointment impact ExxonMobil's investor relations?

Driscoll's extensive background in investor relations could improve communication with shareholders and strengthen the department.

When did Stephen Littleton retire from ExxonMobil?

Stephen Littleton retired from ExxonMobil effective February 7.