Controller
Alana K. Knowles is a seasoned finance executive serving as Vice President and Controller at Chevron Corporation (CVX), overseeing corporatewide accounting, external reporting, internal controls, accounting policy, and finance technology.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/CVX/people/alana-knowles)[[2]](https://investingnews.com/chevron-announces-leadership-changes/) Appointed Controller in 2023, she has held the role during a period of strong performance, including 2024 net income of $17.7 billion, ROCE of 10.1%, record $27.0 billion returned to shareholders, and record production of 3.3 million boe/d.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/CVX/people/alana-knowles) Knowles plans to retire in April 2026 after 38 years with Chevron, with her resignation as Controller effective February 28, 2026, and successor Amit R. Ghai appointed effective March 1, 2026.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/CVX/people/alana-knowles)[[2]](https://investingnews.com/chevron-announces-leadership-changes/)[[4]](https://www.investing.com/news/sec-filings/chevron-announces-upcoming-controller-transition-as-alana-knowles-plans-retirement-93CH-4327214)[[5]](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/93410/000009341025000105/cvx-20251029.htm)
Knowles began her Chevron career in 1988 in accounting and finance for North America upstream, advancing through key roles such as VP Finance for Downstream & Chemicals and Midstream, Assistant Treasurer for OpCo Financing, Comptroller for Global Downstream & Chemicals, VP Finance for Chevron Gas & Midstream, Manager of Investor Relations, Finance Manager at Richmond Refinery, and Manager of the Money Markets Group in Corporate Treasury.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/CVX/people/alana-knowles)[[2]](https://investingnews.com/chevron-announces-leadership-changes/) Her leadership has driven financial strategy across global operations, treasury management, and digital transformation in finance.[[2]](https://investingnews.com/chevron-announces-leadership-changes/) She holds a B.S. in Business Administration from California State University, Sacramento.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/CVX/people/alana-knowles) Recently, she reported disposal of Chevron shares under a 10b5-1 plan.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/CVX/people/alana-knowles)[[3]](https://longbridge.com/en/news/271849243)
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