In 2024, Darren W. Woods earned $17.60M in total compensation at Exxon Mobil, including $1.97M salary, $4.55M bonus and $10.69M in stock. Most recently acquired 225,000 shares in Nov 2024. Currently holds stock worth $233.98M. Has donated $559.93K in stock to charitable causes. 8+ years at the helm of Exxon Mobil.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for Darren W. Woods, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2024
Total Compensation
$17.60M
Salary
$1.97M
Bonus
$4.55M
Other
$396.89K
Salary
$1.97MBoard Justification
Consistent with our pay philosophy, a significant portion was delivered through performance shares with 5- and 10-year vesting periods.
Bonus
$4.55MBoard Justification
Annual bonus program represents 10 to 20% of total direct compensation and is intended to link executive pay to annual Company earnings performance. All executives, including Named Executive Officers, participate in the same bonus program.
Other Compensation
$396.89KBoard Justification
The amount shown includes: - $44,703 for residential security; - $31,906 for security costs related to personal travel; and - $21,295 for the cost of the car provided for security reasons as described above. The amount shown is the value of Company-matching contributions under ExxonMobil's tax-qualified savings plan and Company credits under the related nonqualified supplemental plan.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
In 2024, restrictions lapsed on 50% of performance share awards that were granted in 2019 for Mr. Woods
Performance Metrics
Industry-leading personnel safety performance; record three consecutive years with zero higher-consequence process safety events; remain on track to achieve 2030 GHG emission intensity reduction plans. IOC2-leading earnings, ROCE, and total shareholder returns (TSR); earnings driven by strong portfolio investment returns, accretive volumes, and structural efficiencies; maintaining debt-to-capital ratio consistent with a strong AA rating. More than 15% reduction in corporate-wide GHG emissions intensity; continued progress to achieve net-zero in heritage Permian unconventional operations by 2030. Continuing more than $20 billion in lower-emission investments (2022-2027), positioning for strong double-digit returns and growing production of high-value products, including lower-emission fuels, ProxximaTM products, and carbon materials. Integrated investment portfolio that remains resilient across price cycles and a transitioning energy system; accomplished transformational acquisition of Pioneer, increasing high-quality Permian acreage and resulting in immediate volumes uplift; establishing clear leadership position in Low Carbon Solutions, strengthened by acquisition of Denbury; significant progress on foundational investments in the U.S. Gulf Coast, CCS (first world-scale, end-to-end CCS system), lithium, and low-carbon hydrogen (world's first low-carbon hydrogen project).
Darren W. Woods
CEO of Exxon Mobil
Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University
Field of Expertise
Technology & Engineering - Engineering
Sector of Economy
Energy
Born
August 1, 1965 - 60 years ago
CEO of Exxon Mobil for
8 years 11 months (Jan 2017 - Present)
Previous Experience
Joined Exxon in 1992, held various management positions including Senior Vice President of Exxon Mobil Corporation.
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Holdings
Track Darren W. Woods's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Total Stock Sold
$443.05K
$443.05K
5,000 XOM shares
What if they kept their stock?
If Darren W. Woods didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra XOM5,000 shares worth $585.70K.
This is 32.2% and $142.65K more than what they got when they sold the stock.
Charitable Transactions
4,780 shares
XOM
Recent Charitable Transactions
489 shares
XOM
Nov 26, 2021
Charity
1,960 shares
XOM
Nov 22, 2021
Charity
2,820 shares
XOM
Dec 23, 2020
Charity
Insider Trading
Darren W. Woods's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
225,000 shares
XOM
Nov 26, 2024
Received
225,000 shares
XOM
Nov 29, 2023
Received
225,000 shares
XOM
Nov 30, 2022
Received
$13.02K
XOM at $60.00/share
Nov 30, 2021
Purchase
489 shares
XOM
Nov 26, 2021
Charity
489 shares
XOM
Nov 26, 2021
Charity
$19.62K
XOM at $60.00/share
Nov 26, 2021
Purchase
215,000 shares
XOM
Nov 23, 2021
Received
1,960 shares
XOM
Nov 22, 2021
Charity
1,960 shares
XOM
Nov 22, 2021
Charity
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Bonus
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Other
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