Scott Darling
About Scott Darling
Scott Darling is the CFO of Low Carbon Solutions at ExxonMobil, with a 34-year career in energy finance across various sectors of the company.
Current Title and Role at ExxonMobil
Scott Darling is currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Low Carbon Solutions at ExxonMobil. He has held this position since 2021. In his role, he has been instrumental in helping start up a new business venture focused on the energy transition. This includes customer offerings in carbon capture and storage, hydrogen, lithium, and bio-fuels.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Scott Darling has held several key financial positions at ExxonMobil. He was previously the Treasurer for ExxonMobil Development Company and ExxonMobil Gas & Power Marketing from 2013 to 2021, based in Houston. Before that, he was the Treasurer for ExxonMobil Upstream Ventures from 2009 to 2013. Throughout these roles, he has been responsible for global structured finance, financial policy, and more.
Education and Academic Background
Scott Darling holds an MBA in Finance from Texas McCombs School of Business, which he completed from 1987 to 1989. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Petroleum Engineering from Colorado School of Mines, completing his studies between 1983 and 1987. His academic background laid the foundation for his extensive career in energy finance.
Career in Energy Finance
Scott Darling has devoted thirty-four years to a career in energy finance at ExxonMobil. His experience spans across the company’s Upstream, Downstream, Chemical, and Low Carbon businesses. He has expertise in managing financial planning and stewardship, analysis, structuring, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), project finance, capital markets, and risk management across various business environments.
Future Plans and Retirement
Scott Darling is transitioning to retirement with plans to assist non-profits and other organizations in achieving their financial objectives. He aims to take on board, advisory, and volunteer positions, leveraging his vast experience in financial leadership to support these organizations' missions.