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Exxon Mobil CEO Tillerson to Step Down on January 1

© AFP 2023 / ERIC PIERMONTThis file photo taken on June 02, 2015, shows Exxon Mobil Chairman and CEO Rex Tillerson addressing the World Gas Conference in Paris
This file photo taken on June 02, 2015, shows Exxon Mobil Chairman and CEO Rex Tillerson addressing the World Gas Conference in Paris - Sputnik International
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Exxon Mobil chief Rex Tillerson, nominated for US secretary of state, will retire and hand over his position to the corporation's current president Darren Woods on January 1, the company said in a press release.

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — President-elect Donald Trump announced his nomination of Tillerson as secretary of state on Tuesday, which sparked vigorous debates over his business-related connections to Russia. Trump's nomination is subject to review by the US Senate.

"After consideration, Tillerson concluded, and the board agreed, that given the significant requirements associated with the confirmation [for secretary of state] process, it was appropriate to move the retirement date [originally scheduled for March]," the release stated on Wednesday.

ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson delivers remarks on the release of a report by the National Petroleum Council on oil drilling in the Arctic, on Friday, March 27, 2015, in Washington - Sputnik International
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Exxon Mobil praised the 65-years-old for "generating value for shareholders" improving the corporation’s image around the world during more than 41 years of service.

According to the release, Tillerson joined Exxon back in 1975 as a production engineer. Since then, he held different senior positions and was elected chairman and chief executive officer of Exxon Mobil in January 2006.

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