Ed Austin
About Ed Austin
Ed Austin is the Vice President of LNG Market Development at ExxonMobil, with extensive experience in various roles within the company and a background in finance and mechanical engineering.
Current Position at ExxonMobil
Ed Austin currently holds the position of Vice President, LNG Market Development at ExxonMobil. He has been in this role since 2019. Based in the United States, he oversees the development and expansion of the LNG market for ExxonMobil, leveraging his extensive experience within the company to drive strategic initiatives and growth.
Past Roles at ExxonMobil
Ed Austin has a long tenure at ExxonMobil, having held various significant roles over the years. Before his current position, he was Vice President, LNG Supply and Business Development from 2018 to 2019. He also served as Manager, LNG Business Analysis from 2017 to 2018 and LNG Marketing Manager from 2014 to 2017. In 2013, he acted as Manager, LNG Market Development for 6 months. In earlier roles, he was Planning Manager, Production Company from 2011 to 2013, and Commercial Advisor, Production Company from 2009 to 2011. He started at ExxonMobil as Strategic Planning Advisor, Gas and Power Company in 2008.
Early Career Experience
Before joining ExxonMobil, Ed Austin worked at Ford Motor Company as a Purchasing Intern in 2007. His early career also includes service in the US Army, where he served as a Captain from 1997 to 2006 in Arlington, Virginia. His military background provided a solid foundation in leadership and strategic planning.
Educational Background
In terms of education, Ed Austin holds a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Finance from Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, completed between 2006 and 2008. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he studied from 1993 to 1997. His educational background supports a blend of technical and business expertise.