Occidental names Richard Jackson as CEO successor to Vicki Hollub, effective June 1, 2026.

Occidental announced that Richard Jackson, currently COO, will succeed Vicki Hollub as President and CEO on June 1, 2026, when Hollub retires. Hollub, who has led the company since 2016, will remain on the board to provide strategic guidance. Jackson, with over two decades at Occidental, has held key leadership roles and will focus on delivering value through operational improvements and innovation. This leadership transition marks a new phase for Occidental following a decade of transformation under Hollub's leadership.