Robert G. Schwiers Jr. is the Chief Economist for Chevron’s Strategy & Sustainability 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 American Petroleum Institute’s Economics and Statistics Committee, 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. 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 more than 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Robert is based at Chevron’s corporate headquarters in San Ramon