Speakers

Robert G. Schwiers Jr. is the Chief Economist for Chevron’s Strategy Department.  He advises senior executives on economic and energy market dynamics to aid in developing business plans and growth strategies for the company.  Mr. Schwiers is currently a member of the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Industry Advisory Board and the IEA’s Energy Business Council.  He has also contributed to several external industry publications including Energy & Security: Strategies for a World in Transition and the International Energy Agency’s World Energy Outlook.  He also completed a fellowship in Strategy and Statecraft at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in 2023.

Previously, Mr. Schwiers was a Senior Energy Analyst in Chevron’s Supply & Trading organization assisting energy traders with short-term energy market analysis.  He also held several positions within Chevron’s strategic planning organization including senior staff analyst, principal consultant, and manager of forecast and business support.

Mr. Schwiers graduated from California Polytechnic State University with a degree in business administration with a focus on accounting and finance. He joined Chevron in 1998 and has over 25 years of experience in the oil and gas industry.