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ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance to step down; CFO Andy O’Brien to take over

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ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance is stepping down in September after 14 years, with CFO Andy O’Brien set to take over as CEO. The leadership transition occurs as the company reported a significant second-quarter profit of $3.9 billion, driven by high oil prices. ConocoPhillips also announced the completion of $1.7 billion in noncore asset sales, while expanding its international presence. AI

RANK_REASON CEO transition at a major oil and gas company. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance to step down; CFO Andy O’Brien to take over

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jordan Blum ·

    ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance steps down after 14 years and will be replaced by the CFO, a company lifer

    Ryan Lance is ConocoPhillips' only CEO since the oil giant separated from Phillips 66 in 2012.

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