Former Chevron Executive Peter Robertson Joins Deloitte's Oil and Gas Group

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Apr 21, 2010, 09:00 ET

HOUSTON, April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The Deloitte Center for Energy Solutions has added former Chevron executive Peter Robertson to its roster of leading energy professionals.

The 35-year Chevron veteran will serve as an independent senior advisor to Deloitte's oil and gas group, a move that enhances Deloitte's ability to provide exceptional service to its clients with timely perspective and insights from an internationally recognized executive known for his pragmatic leadership style and deep integrity.

"Peter served Chevron in executive-level positions for several decades, including more than five years as vice chairman," said Gary Adams, vice chairman and leader of Deloitte's oil and gas group. "His experience and guidance will help Deloitte increase our level of service to global petroleum clients as they continue to meet worldwide energy demand in an increasingly complex future."

Robertson joined Chevron Corporation, one of the world's largest energy companies, in 1973 and over his long career held a wide variety of responsibilities in addition to his post as vice chairman of the board, which ended on April 30, 2009. His other positions at Chevron have included the direction of its worldwide exploration and production and global gas businesses, leadership of its corporate strategic planning and policy operations, and oversight of its government and public affairs efforts. Earlier in his career, he served as vice president of finance for Chevron U.S.A.

Robertson is currently a non-executive director of Jacobs Engineering, UniversalPegasus International and an advisory director of Campbell-Lutyens. In addition, Robertson is co-chairman of the U.S. Saudi Arabian Business Council, chairman of the World Affairs Council of Northern California, vice chairman of board of the International House at the University of California, Berkeley and a director of the Washington D.C.-based Resources for the Future. He is also a past chairman of the U.S. Energy Association.

A native of Edinburgh, Scotland Robertson holds a master's degree in business administration from the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School, where he was a Thouron Scholar.

"My long tenure at Chevron allowed me to play a part in some of the most pivotal events in our industry's modern history," said Robertson. "Now, at Deloitte, I can apply my experiences to a broad range of energy companies helping them to remain healthy, innovative and enthusiastic about the opportunities and challenges before them."

About the Deloitte Center for Energy Solutions

The Deloitte Center for Energy Solutions (Center) provides a forum for innovation, thought leadership, groundbreaking research and industry collaboration to solve the most complex energy challenges. Through the Center, Deloitte's Energy & Resources group leads the debate on critical topics on the minds of executives — from legislative and regulatory policy to operational efficiency to sustainable and profitable growth. The Center provides complete solutions to Deloitte's clients through a global network of specialists and thought leaders. With locations in Houston and Washington, D.C., the Center offers interaction through seminars, roundtables and other forms of engagement, where established and growing companies can come together to learn, discuss and debate. For more information, see www.deloitte.com/energysolutions.

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