Damian Ciaccia
About Damian Ciaccia
Damian Ciaccia is the Joint Interest Manager at ExxonMobil, with over 15 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry, focusing on joint ventures and government relations.
Professional Experience at ExxonMobil
Damian Ciaccia has held multiple significant positions at ExxonMobil. He is currently serving as Joint Interest Manager since 2021. Before that, he was the Gerente de Logistica starting from 2019 in Neuquén, Argentina, and Assets & Logistics Supervisor from 2018. His long-standing association with ExxonMobil also includes roles like Logistics Coordinator from 2012 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Procurement Supervisor from 2010 to 2012, Procurement Team Lead from 2007 to 2010, and Contract Manager from 2006 to 2007 in Buenos Aires. His extensive career at ExxonMobil demonstrates his versatility and breadth of expertise in logistics, procurement, and managerial roles.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Before his tenure at ExxonMobil, Damian Ciaccia worked at Visual Knowledge as Finance Manager from 2003 to 2005 in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area. He also contributed as a Senior Financial Analyst in Corporate Development at Cuatro Cabezas S.A. from 2001 to 2003 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Additionally, he has experience as a Financial Analyst at Merrill Lynch from 1998 to 2000 in the Johnson City, Tennessee Area. These roles have helped him build a strong foundation in finance and business analysis, preparing him for his extensive responsibilities at ExxonMobil.
Educational Background
Damian Ciaccia has a strong educational foundation in corporate finance and accounting. He holds an MBA in Corporate Accounting from East Tennessee State University, completed in 2000. Prior to that, he achieved a BBA in Corporate Finance and Investments from the same institution, graduating in 1999. His academic background has provided him with essential skills and knowledge, contributing to his successful career in finance and the oil & gas industry.
Expertise in Oil & Gas Industry
With over 15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, Damian Ciaccia has focused on joint venture areas and government relations. He has been involved in upstream and midstream new business development, including negotiations for new unconventional exploitation concessions such as shale and tight oil and gas. Additionally, his expertise encompasses M&A activities like farm in/out, MOUs, term sheets, and takeovers. His skills in negotiating exploitation concessions extensions, UTE, JOA, and CA negotiations are noteworthy.
Skills and Competencies
Damian Ciaccia possesses strong leadership, persuasion, and negotiation skills, focusing on results and business ethics. Fluent in English and Spanish, he effectively navigates international business settings. His expertise includes commercial and legal term negotiations, strategic sourcing training, and sourcing strategy development. His proficiency in contract implementation and administration, total system cost development, and strategic negotiations is complemented by his use of thought mapping, risk analysis, and net present value analysis in strategic decision-making processes.