Tolu Ewherido

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ABOUT TOLU EWHERIDO

A seasoned corporate leader with over three decades of experience at ExxonMobil, where I held executive leadership roles for nearly 20 years. Recognized for strategic acumen in leading complex projects and high-performing teams to consistently deliver value-accretive strategies across diverse global, regulatory, and fiscal landscapes. Following retirement, I founded and now chair KiiK Network, a Non-Profit working to inspire & empower women of color to attain and thrive in leadership roles.Core Competencies- Strategic Leadership: Expert in crafting and executing strategies that drive growth and delivers sustainable value to the business- Global Business Development: Proven success in expanding business across Africa, the Americas, and Asia Pacific, securing favorable terms in challenging environments. Delivered a stalled $3B Deepwater Capital Project in Nigeria head of schedule and ~$400M below budget. Most recently, delivered exploration terms in Angola and Namibia, improving EM portfolio of commercial prospects- Business transformation: Led integration of ExxonMobil\'s global Geoscience and Reservoir Engineering Centers of Expertise into a single organization. Generating 10-15% cost reduction and increased optionality of global technical support- Technology and Digital Transformation: Spearheaded ExxonMobil\'s Subsurface Technology & Digital Strategy, and the adoption of the Open Subsurface Data Universe, reducing costs, and enhancing cycle times for future digital capabilities - Stakeholder Management: Adept at delivering win-win commercial outcomes via strong senior level strategic relationships with government officials, corporate partners, and cross-functional teams- Talent Development: As member of executive development councils for over 15 years, highly skilled in building strong leadership pipelines and succession plans. Most recently co-created ExxonMobil’s first coaching program for minority females to facilitate transition to more senior executive roles.Board Experience- KiiK Network (Founder and Chair): Established a mentorship community for Women of Color in leadership to ensure more robust leadership pipelines- i-Scholar Initiative (Board Chair): Led a 5X growth strategy, connecting African students with top-tier global graduate programs- ExxonMobil Foundation (Board of Trustees): Provided strategic direction with a focus on STEM education and women’s empowerment.Additional Information- Passionate about driving sustainable value, nurturing diverse talent pipelines, and making a tangible impact through community work.