Imperial Oil announced on February 13, 2025, that Brad Corson, its Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, intends to retire from his roles, effective May 8, 2025. Mr. Corson has led the company for five and a half years.
John Whelan has been appointed President of Imperial Oil, effective April 1, 2025, and is anticipated to assume the additional roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer on May 8, 2025. Mr. Whelan returns to Imperial after serving as a senior vice-president of ExxonMobil Upstream Company since 2020.
This leadership transition marks a significant change at the helm of Imperial Oil. Mr. Whelan's background at ExxonMobil, Imperial's majority shareholder, suggests a continuation of strategic alignment and operational focus for the company.
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