Management ChangeJul 31, 2026, 12:17 PM
Occidental Appoints Brad Pollack as General Counsel
AI Summary
Occidental Petroleum announced the appointment of Brad Pollack as Senior Vice President and General Counsel, effective August 1, 2026. Pollack, who joined the company in 2014, will oversee the global legal department. He succeeds Sylvia Kerrigan, who will transition from her role as Chief Legal Officer at the end of 2026 and serve as a senior strategic adviser through 2027. The company highlighted Pollack's leadership and legal expertise, and thanked Kerrigan for her contributions to strategic initiatives and strengthening the legal foundation.
Key Highlights
- Brad Pollack appointed Senior Vice President and General Counsel, effective August 1, 2026.
- Pollack will oversee Occidental's global legal department.
- Sylvia Kerrigan will remain Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer through end of 2026.
- Kerrigan will serve as a senior strategic adviser through 2027 as part of a planned transition.
- Pollack joined Occidental in 2014, previously serving as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel.
- Kerrigan served as Chief Legal Officer since 2022, overseeing strategic repositioning and liability reduction.
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