Brian Sutton

Background

About Brian Sutton

I excel at navigating the complexities of global finance to ensure organizational resilience and drive significant revenue growth. My career is marked by a consistent track record of advancing corporate goals, fostering innovation, and empowering talented teams across diverse cultural landscapes. Organizational Leadership Led a Finance organization of approximately 850 employees, extending my leadership across five functional disciplines and 1,350 staff members globally. Under my stewardship, these teams have flourished, exemplifying empowerment, accountability, and transparency. Currently serving my 9th year on the Enterprise Finance Personnel Development Committee, I have been instrumental in enhancing organizational capabilities across the Chevron global finance footprint, significantly boosting the talent pool's diversity and effectiveness. As a foundational leader of Chevron's Employee Sponsorship Program, I guided the inaugural cohort, reinforcing our commitment to developing a diverse leadership pipeline reflective of our global workforce. Corporate Finance Management Expertise My global management acumen is demonstrated by my roles across the United States, Asia, Europe, and South America, with direct board participation at major refineries in Singapore and Thailand. Oversaw the financial risk management for a $500MM+ divestment in the Philippines, as well as Chevron’s AU $425MM acquisition of Puma Energy’s Australia network, showcasing my adeptness at navigating high-stakes environments and fostering substantial financial growth. Strategic Advisory Strengths Spearheaded the Argentina Shared Service Center's growth by 25% year-over-year, culminating in a workforce of over 1,300 employees and achieving a 75% talent attraction rate amidst a backdrop of high satisfaction ratings. As CFO for Chevron International Products, I advised the division through volatile markets, achieving earnings increase from $500MM to over $2B annually. My advisory tenure from 2020 to 2024 involved setting strategic directions for Chevron’s inaugural Employee Sponsorship program, directly influencing our leadership development strategies. Balancing acute financial insights with a profound understanding of human dynamics, I approach leadership with a philosophy rooted in empowerment and accountability. My ability to untangle and navigate complexity while maintaining a calm and centered demeanor has been a cornerstone of my professional ethos.