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Ryan M. Lance

Chairman and CEO at CONOCOPHILLIPS
Board
Since May 2012
Age
62 years
Tenure
Joined COP in May 2012 as Chairman and CEO after holding several key roles in exploration, production, and technology, including Senior Vice President and President positions.

Also at CONOCOPHILLIPS

ADL
Andrew D. Lundquist
Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
AMO
Andrew M. O'Brien
Senior Vice President, Global Operations
CPD
Christopher P. Delk
Vice President, Controller, and General Tax Counsel

About

Ryan M. Lance has built an extensive career at ConocoPhillips marked by progressive leadership roles. He began his significant tenure when he joined the company in May 2012 as Chairman and CEO, a role in which he has overseen pivotal strategic developments.

Before ascending to his current position, he served in multiple capacities including Senior Vice President, Exploration and Production—International, and President of Exploration and Production for Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. His career also includes pivotal roles in technology, where he held titles such as Senior Vice President, Technology and Major Projects, which underscored his ability to drive innovation and operational excellence within the organization.

Beyond his operational responsibilities, his leadership has extended to influential board roles, including chairing the Executive Committee at ConocoPhillips and serving as a director at Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. While details regarding his personal background and education are not provided, his longstanding professional journey reflects a seasoned expertise and commitment to the energy industry.

$COP Performance Under Ryan M. Lance

Past Roles

Organization Role Date Range
ConocoPhillips Senior Vice President, Exploration and Production—International May 2009 to May 2012
ConocoPhillips President, Exploration and Production—Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East September 2007 to April 2009
ConocoPhillips Senior Vice President, Technology February 2007 to September 2007
ConocoPhillips Senior Vice President, Technology and Major Projects Beginning in 2006
ConocoPhillips President, Downstream Strategy, Integration and Specialty Businesses 2005 to 2006

External Roles

Organization Role Date Range
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. Active Directorship N/A

Interviews

ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance on falling oil prices, energy demand and rate cuts thumbnail

ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance on falling oil prices, energy demand and rate cuts

CNBC Television
5:07 min
Sep 17, 2024
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ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance Talks Commodities Prices | Bloomberg Talks

Bloomberg Podcasts
8:05 min
Mar 11, 2025
ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance on consolidation: It's the right thing to be doing for our business thumbnail

ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance on consolidation: It's the right thing to be doing for our business

CNBC Television
7:09 min
Mar 7, 2024
ConocoPhillips CEO on Oil Prices, LNG and AI Data Centers thumbnail

ConocoPhillips CEO on Oil Prices, LNG and AI Data Centers

Bloomberg Television
9:44 min
Mar 18, 2024
LNG pause could 'seed volatility', says Conocophillips CEO Ryan Lance thumbnail

LNG pause could 'seed volatility', says Conocophillips CEO Ryan Lance

CNBC Television
4:08 min
Mar 20, 2024
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Conocophillips CEO Ryan Lance Talks Oil Prices | Bloomberg Talks

Bloomberg Podcasts
10:14 min
Mar 19, 2024