John Harrington
About John Harrington
John Harrington is the Upstream Issues Manager at ExxonMobil, with a background in public affairs and a degree in Chemical Engineering from UCLA.
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John Harrington currently holds the position of Upstream Issues Manager at ExxonMobil. He has been associated with the organization for many years, having taken on various roles related to public and government affairs, as well as production engineering.
Education and Expertise
John Harrington studied at UCLA where he completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical Engineering. His education has provided him a strong foundation in the technical and analytical skills required for his extensive career in the energy sector, specifically focusing on upstream issues and public affairs.
Career Background
John Harrington's career at ExxonMobil began after his graduation from UCLA. Notably, he has worked in production engineering across various locations including Alaska, Texas, and Oklahoma. Over the years, he transitioned into roles managing public and government affairs, supporting ExxonMobil's chemical, production, and exploration business lines. From 2009 to 2010, he served as the Public Affairs Manager for Africa and Asia-Pacific.
Global Advocacy and Policy Initiatives
In his role at ExxonMobil, John Harrington has coordinated global advocacy efforts on policy initiatives related to transparency, targeting areas such as the EU and US, among other national regulatory frameworks. His work in these areas underscores his extensive experience in dealing with complex policy environments on a global scale.
Board Membership and Multi-Stakeholder Involvement
John Harrington has served as a board alternate member for the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) International. Additionally, he has been a key member of the USEITI multi-stakeholder group. These roles highlight his commitment to promoting transparency and accountability within the extractive industries.
Public Affairs in Africa and Asia-Pacific
From 2009 to 2010, John Harrington managed public and government affairs for ExxonMobil's operations in Africa and the Asia-Pacific region. His responsibilities included handling various advocacy and communication strategies to support the company's production operations in these diverse and complex markets.