By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : March 15, 2022 8:16 am
Matt Furman replaces Suzanne McCarron who has elected to retire after 24 years of service.
ExxonMobil has elected Matt Furman as Vice President of Public and Government Affairs, effective April 1, replacing Suzanne McCarron, who has elected to retire after 24 years of service.
“We welcome Matt to ExxonMobil and will leverage his knowledge and experience to enhance our corporate communications,” said Darren Woods, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman. “I thank Suzanne for her many contributions to the company’s success during her career and wish her all the best in retirement.”
Furman joins ExxonMobil from Best Buy Co. where he was Chief Communications and Public Affairs Officer since 2012. Previously, Furman was the Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Mars Chocolate and held Senior Communications positions at Google and CNN.
Before entering the corporate sector, Furman worked in various public sector positions including as Director of Communications for the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the New York City Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management. He also served as Special Counsel and Spokesman for the National Transportation Safety Board.
McCarron, who has been Vice President since 2016, joined Mobil in 1998 as a Manager in Public Affairs in Canada.