ConocoPhillips executive Bill Bullock retiring after 39 years

Houston – After nearly four decades with ConocoPhillips, W.L. (Bill) Bullock, the executive vice president, and chief financial officer, will be retiring. His retirement comes after a long and distinguished career with the company. Andy O’Brien, who currently serves as the senior vice president for Strategy, Commercial, Sustainability, and Technology, will take over as the new chief financial officer starting on June 1, 2025. Andy will also continue to oversee Strategy, Commercial, and Sustainability.

Beginning his tenure with ConocoPhillips in 1986, Bill has held various roles throughout the company, including positions in engineering, operations, commercial, and business development. In 2018, he joined the executive leadership team and assumed the role of chief financial officer in 2020.

Ryan Lance, the chairman, and chief executive officer of ConocoPhillips, expressed his gratitude towards Bill for his exceptional leadership, dedication, and the significant contributions he has made to the company over the years. Bill’s impact spanned across different facets of the business, and he has worked in various locations worldwide within the company’s global portfolio. Ryan Lance wished Bill well in his retirement and expressed his confidence in Andy’s leadership capabilities as he transitions into his new role.

ConocoPhillips, as a leading global exploration and production company, is well-positioned to provide reliable and responsibly produced oil and gas to meet the increasing global demand for energy. With a diverse and robust portfolio, coupled with advanced technology and high-performing operations, the company is primed to deliver consistent financial results well into the future.

Dennis Nuss, in charge of media relations at ConocoPhillips, can be contacted for more information about the company. The company has expressed caution regarding forward-looking statements contained in their news release, emphasizing that these statements, while expressing the company’s expectations and beliefs about future results, are subject to risks, uncertainties, and factors beyond the company’s control that may lead to actual outcomes differing from those expressed in the statements. Factors such as volatile commodity prices, global market conditions, operational risks, and exploration challenges could impact the company’s performance in the future.

As ConocoPhillips bids farewell to Bill Bullock after nearly four decades of dedicated service, the company looks towards the future under the leadership of Andy O’Brien, as they continue their commitment to providing reliable and sustainable energy solutions.