Richard Layfield

Richard Layfield leads Americas Crude and Products Origination at ExxonMobil, leveraging a broad expertise developed through leadership roles in gas, power, and crude oil trading within the company. He holds a Master of Engineering from The University of Edinburgh, providing a strong technical foundation for his commercial roles.

His career progression demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the entire energy value chain, from supply and marketing in Canada to heading major trading desks in Houston.

Unique fact: Richard has successfully led teams and initiatives across multiple key energy commodities, including crude oil, natural gas, power, and LNG, all within ExxonMobil.