Kirsten Thorne
About Kirsten Thorne
Kirsten Thorne is the General Manager of Strategy at Chevron in San Ramon, CA, with over twenty years of experience in environmental and social policy development and ESG performance.
Current Role at Chevron
Kirsten Thorne currently holds the position of General Manager, Strategy at Chevron in San Ramon, CA. In her role, she leads a multi-team organization that includes Strategy & Data Analytics, Issues Management, Social Performance and Risk Management, Talent Management, and a Digital Platform. She is also the enterprise sponsor for social, political, and reputational risk management at Chevron.
Previous Positions at Chevron
Before becoming the General Manager, Strategy at Chevron, Kirsten Thorne held several key positions within the company. From 2018 to 2020, she served as Manager, Public Policy and U.S. Legislative and Regulatory Affairs. Prior to that, she was Manager, Global Policy and ESG Reporting and Performance from 2015 to 2018. In these roles, she was instrumental in shaping Chevron's public policy and ESG initiatives.
Early Career at Unocal
Kirsten Thorne's early career included significant roles at Unocal, where she worked as a Communications Coordinator from 2000 to 2003 and as a Law Clerk from 1998 to 2000 in Brea, CA. These roles provided her with foundational experience in communications and legal aspects within the energy sector.
Educational Background
Kirsten Thorne has an extensive educational background. She earned her Doctor of Law - JD from Chapman University School of Law, where she studied Environmental and Land Use. Additionally, she holds a BA in Art and Art History from Whittier College. Her diverse studies have equipped her with a unique blend of legal and creative perspectives.
Expertise in Sustainability and ESG
With over twenty years of experience, Kirsten Thorne excels in leading environmental and social policy development and ESG performance and reporting. She has a profound passion for advancing sustainability performance to drive strong stakeholder value, aiming for a low/no carbon future. Her expertise is a cornerstone of Chevron's strategic initiatives in environmental and social governance.