ConocoPhillips

CEO Ryan Lance has led ConocoPhillips since 2012 with a consistent focus on balance sheet strength, low breakeven portfolio, disciplined capital allocation and scaled positions in advantaged basins and LNG.

Governance is conventional for a large U.S. company, with independent directors and annual elections, and 2025 proposals to eliminate supermajority voting. Compensation is performance‑oriented. Notably, management is executing significant cost actions including workforce reductions.

Insider sales occur, but overall alignment remains acceptable for a mature large cap. Credit markets and rating agencies view management discipline favorably.