Daniel Drefahl
About Daniel Drefahl
Daniel Drefahl is the North America Senior Manager of Supply & Trading at Chevron, with over two decades of experience in finance and accounting, primarily within the energy sector.
Current Position at Chevron
Daniel Drefahl is currently serving as North America Senior Manager - Supply & Trading at Chevron in Houston, Texas. His role focuses on overseeing supply and trading operations within the North American market. This position leverages his extensive experience in financial analysis and management within the energy sector.
Previous Roles at Chevron
Daniel's career at Chevron includes several key positions demonstrating a steady progression. Prior to his current role, he worked as FP&A Manager-Corporate Controllers (2021-2023) and Sr. Financial Analyst - Corporate Controllers FR&A (2020-2021) in San Ramon, California. He also held roles such as FFAR Team Lead - Global Upstream Headquarters (2018-2020) and Finance Team Lead - Appalachian Mountain Business Unit (2013-2018). His journey with Chevron began as a Financial Analyst - Gulf of Mexico Business Unit (2006-2011) in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Early Career Experience
Before joining Chevron, Daniel Drefahl gained valuable experience at STEWART ENTERPRISE INC as Sr. Treasury Analyst from 2002 to 2006 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Additionally, he started his career as Staff/Senior Auditor at EY, working from 2000 to 2002. His early roles focused on auditing and treasury, providing a strong foundation for his later work in financial management.
Educational Background
Daniel Drefahl completed his Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy from Loyola University New Orleans, studying from 1996 to 2001. His educational background in accountancy laid the groundwork for his career in financial analysis and management within various sectors, particularly in energy.
Professional Experience and Expertise
With over two decades of professional experience in finance and accounting, Daniel Drefahl has worked in various capacities across different locations in the United States, including New Orleans, Moon, San Ramon, and Houston. His extensive experience encompasses roles in financial analysis, team leadership, and senior management, highlighting his expertise in the financial aspects of the energy sector.