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    R. Lane Riggs

    CEO and President at Valero Energy Corp
    Board
    Since June 30, 2023
    Age
    59 years
    Tenure
    Joined VLO in 2011 as Senior Vice President of Refining Operations and progressed through roles including Executive Vice President of Refining Operations and Engineering, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, President and Chief Operating Officer, eventually becoming CEO and President on 06-30-2023 and later elected Chairman on 12-31-2024.

    Also at Valero Energy Corp

    GKS
    Gary K. Simmons
    EVP and COO
    JWF
    Jason W. Fraser
    EVP and CFO
    RJW
    Richard J. Walsh
    SVP, General Counsel, and Secretary

    About

    R. Lane Riggs has built a distinguished career at Valero, where he has advanced through increasingly responsible leadership roles over more than a decade. He joined the organization at least in 2011 as Senior Vice President of Refining Operations and has since demonstrated a strong capacity for operational and strategic excellence.

    Over the years, he has served as Executive Vice President of Refining Operations and Engineering, then as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and later as President and Chief Operating Officer beginning January 2020. His promotion to CEO and President on June 30, 2023, followed by his election as Chairman on December 31, 2024, underscores his pivotal role in shaping the company’s operational and strategic vision.

    While specific personal background and educational details are not available, his extensive tenure and progression within Valero illustrate a career built on leadership, operational expertise, and a deep commitment to the company’s success. His journey reflects a long-standing dedication to driving value in the energy sector.

    $VLO Performance Under R. Lane Riggs

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Valero Energy Corporation Chairman of the Board As of December 31, 2024 Elected as of the close of business
    Valero Energy Corporation President and Chief Operating Officer Jan 23, 2020 - Jun 30, 2023 Position ended upon promotion
    Valero Energy Corporation Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Jan 1, 2018 - Jan 22, 2020 Promoted to a higher role
    Valero Energy Corporation Executive Vice President - Refining Operations and Engineering From 2014 Oversaw refining operations and engineering
    Valero Energy Corporation Senior Vice President - Refining Operations From 2011 Held leadership in refining operations
    Valero Energy Partners GP LLC Board of Directors 2014 - 2019 Served on the board

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$1,250,000AnnualFixed annual base salary for 2023
    All Other Compensation$179,801AnnualIncludes Valero contributions to Thrift Plan ($23,100), Excess Thrift Plan ($64,400), health & welfare benefits ($32,123), personal use of corporate aircraft ($19,211), and other items

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023

    Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation

    MetricValueAdditional Details
    Target Amount$1,731,250Annual target based on achieving key financial, operational, and strategic objectives
    Maximum Payout$3,462,500Maximum potential payout under the plan
    Performance MetricsN/AMeasured via the Annual Incentive Bonus Program focusing on safety, reliability, capital discipline, HSE, sustainability and climate-related goals
    Evaluation PeriodAnnualPerformance assessed on an annual basis

    Performance Shares (Equity Incentive Plan Awards)

    Grant DateShares GrantedGrant Date Fair Value ($)Vesting SchedulePerformance MetricsPayout Range
    February 23, 20237,344$1,160,8663 equal tranches: 2024, 2025, 2026 (First tranche vested at 110% of target in January 2024 )TSR & Low-Carbon Fuels Strategy 0% - 200%
    July 1, 20232,985$342,8273 equal tranches: 2024, 2025, 2026 (First tranche vested at 110% of target in January 2024 )TSR & Low-Carbon Fuels Strategy 0% - 200%

    *Additional Details: The grant date stock price is determined as the average closing price over the 15 trading days preceding the grant date, though the exact price is not specified. *