Ryan Hemmer

About Ryan Hemmer

I believe the future belongs to organizations that can transform faster than the world around them. For over 17 years, I’ve helped companies do exactly that, driving growth, innovation, and operational excellence across energy, industrials, and emerging technology sectors.My career spans Fortune 100 corporations, private equity-backed ventures, and high-impact commercial initiatives, giving me a unique perspective on creating value from multiple vantage points.At ExxonMobil, I’ve led enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, delivered CFO-level responsibilities for a $10B+ petrochemicals business, and built AI/ML solutions to optimize global value chains. I also spearheaded our entry into the electric vehicle market, securing a first-of-its-kind commercial win with a leading OEM. These experiences have honed my ability to connect strategy with execution and deliver measurable impact in complex, capital-intensive environments.Earlier in my career, I developed $10M+ energy efficiency projects at Johnson Controls and Emerson, work that deepened my commitment to sustainability and sharpened my commercial acumen. At The Energy & Minerals Group (EMG) portfolio company, I planned $50–150M capital projects and defined commercial execution for an $8B polyolefin expansion. My foundation as a chemical engineer and Rice MBA enables me to bridge technical depth with strategic vision.I thrive at the intersection of strategy, technology, and execution, helping organizations unlock value and accelerate innovation. My passion is building solutions that transform businesses and position them for long-term success in a rapidly evolving world.Core Expertise:• Digital Transformation & AI/ML Innovation• Strategic Finance & FP & A Leadership• Business Development & Market Strategy• Emerging Technology Commercialization (EV, Advanced Materials)• Enterprise Change Management & Operational Excellence

Experience

1. Global Manager, Business Transformation

   ExxonMobil

   May 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   ExxonMobil Global Business Solutions• Lead one of the critical global workstreams within the Polaris Project, a strategic enterprise initiative focused on process standardization, core systems modernization, and digital transformation to enhance operational efficiency and stakeholder experience• Manage 5 cross-functional teams totaling over 100 professionals across business, IT, and four external partners, ensuring alignment with transformation objectives and timely execution of deliverables• Directed the global transformation of receivables operations, implementing AI- and machine learning-driven automation to streamline processes, increase data transparency, improve working capital performance, and elevate the customer experience

Education

• Texas A&M University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Chemical Engineering

  2002 — 2006

• Rice Business

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Focus in Finance and Strategy

  2014 — 2016

Skills

• Sustainability
• Energy Efficiency
• Project Engineering
• Strategy
• Oil & Gas
• Engineering
• Renewable Energy
• Business Development
• Energy Industry
• Energy
• Mechanical Engineering
• Engineering Management
• Facilities Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Energy Conservation
• Project Management
• Construction
• Energy Management
• New Business Development
• Construction Management
• Chemical Engineering
• Management