Chevron names Scott Keller as general counsel, replacing retiring executive

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Chevron Names New General Counsel

May 29, 2026 9:00 AM EDT

R. Hewitt Pate to retire after 17 years with the company Scott A. Keller named general counsel

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) today announced the appointment of Scott A. Keller as general counsel.

Keller, 44, will join Chevron on July 1 as general counsel, and will report to Chevrons current chief legal officer, R. Hewitt Pate, in anticipation of Pates expected retirement in mid-2027 after 17 years of service.

Upon his expected appointment to the position of chief legal officer, effective... More