We mourn the passing of former Chairman and CEO Kenneth T. Derr. He helped shape our company, its culture, and the communities in which we work. Derr’s vision continues to unify us in our pursuit of powering the world forward. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gVGxtiZC
RIP
A person that you might not necessarily think of as"dynamic"... but after a little bit, you would find out just how dynamic he really was. He served the company well. I still reflect on his quote - "Everything we have is for sale, including my desk" - His name resides in our family room - on the Chiairman's Award I received from him. - A loss for sure.
Mr Derr was CEO when I joined Chevron in January 1988. My sympathy and condolences to his family.
Ken endorsed the creation of the Chevron Ombuds program back in the 1980s. He also pushed for the STEPS process (Steps To Employee Problem Solutions) which was an internal employee dispute process. These internal programs made a difference for Chevron employees and I am grateful to have been a part of these employee focused programs. He was a great leader who cared about the employees. God bless Ken and condolences to his family.
RIP On April 6, 1993, Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev and Chevron Chairman and CEO Kenneth T. Derr signed an agreement to establish the joint venture Tengizchevroil (TCO) in Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 #Tengiz
I remember Ken being asked during a televised company town hall (circa 1989-90) if Chevron was for sale. His response was classic. “For the right price, even this desk I am sitting at is for sale”. He guided the company through some interesting times. Sorry to hear he has passed.
"Rest in Peace, Mr. Derr. Your legacy will forever be etched in our hearts. Your contributions to Chevron have left an indelible mark, and we are grateful for the inclusive systems you established. Your impact will continue to inspire and benefit future generations, including potential employees at Chevron, who will always appreciate the foundations you laid. You will be deeply missed, but your memory will live on through the countless lives you touched."
Oh no! Mr. Derr, we have learned a bunch from you, although you are no longer with us, these lessons will remain with us! We will miss you! Our love and heart goes out to his beloved family.
Deputy Sales Manager at Marubeni Itochu Steel Inc.
2moRIP