Occidental promotes Jackson to COO, SVP

Occidental has promoted Richard A. Jackson to senior vice-president and chief operating officer, overseeing global oil and gas operations, low-carbon integrated technologies and the midstream and marketing and health, safety and environment functions.

Jackson was named senior vice-president and president, US onshore resources and carbon management, operations, in 2020.

Previously, Jackson served as president and general manager of the Permian Delaware basin and enhanced oil recovery (EOR), as well as vice-president of investor relations and vice-president of drilling Americas. He has also led Oxy Low Carbon Ventures from its inception.