Chief Legal Officer R. Hewitt Pate to resign effective 31 December 2026
Chief Legal Officer R. Hewitt Pate told Chevron's board on 27 May 2026 that he will resign effective 31 December 2026, ahead of an expected retirement in June 2027. He will stay on as a non-executive senior advisor to help hand over his duties. The change is a planned succession and does not affect the financial outlook.
- Resignation effective: 31 December 2026
- Expected retirement: June 2027
- Stays as non-executive senior advisor during transition
- Notice to board: 27 May 2026; 8-K signed 29 May 2026
Source
SEC Form 8-K (Chevron)May 27, 2026