Neely Nelson
About Neely Nelson
Neely Nelson is the Head of Strategy & Corporate Giving and P&GA VP Chief of Staff at ExxonMobil, with extensive experience in public and government affairs roles within the company.
Company
Neely Nelson is currently associated with ExxonMobil. With a vast experience within the company, Neely Nelson holds the position of Head of Strategy & Corporate Giving; P&GA VP Chief of Staff since 2022. This role involves overseeing strategic initiatives and corporate philanthropy efforts, while also supporting the P&GA department's leadership.
Career Path at ExxonMobil
Neely Nelson has built an extensive career at ExxonMobil, holding diverse positions since 2003. Beginning as a U.S. Production P&GA Advisor, they have assumed numerous roles such as Exploration Global Advisor, Chemical Issues Advisor, and Baytown Area Public Affairs Manager. Other significant positions include Corporate Public Affairs Advisor, Global Planning & Advocacy Senior Advisor, and Downstream Public & Gov't Affairs Manager. The progressive path includes managerial roles in technology and research programs and upstream P&GA, culminating in leadership roles focusing on global communications and strategic planning.
Education and Expertise
Neely Nelson possesses a strong educational background. They earned a Master’s degree in Environmental Policy from the George Bush School of Government & Public Administration between 2007 and 2009. Prior to this, they completed a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Texas A&M University, attending from 1993 to 1997. This combination of environmental policy and journalism education underpins Neely Nelson’s expertise in public and governmental affairs.
Professional Development
Neely Nelson participated in the Next Leader program by World 50, Inc. This prestigious executive development initiative is designed to prepare senior executives for C-suite roles, featuring instruction from accomplished leaders from globally respected organizations. The program focuses on real-world experiences and application-based learning, bolstering Neely’s competencies in leadership and strategic management.