Scott D. Sheffield

Scott D. Sheffield

Keynote Speaker: Former Chief Executive Officer Pioneer Natural Resources

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Scott D. Sheffield Biography

Scott D. Sheffield is an energy industry leader who played significant roles in the American shale revolution and lifting of the U.S. crude oil export ban. He recently retired as CEO of Pioneer Natural Resources, the company he helped found in 1997 and grew into what is today the largest crude producer in Texas.

The son of an ARCO executive, Sheffield attended high school in Tehran, Iran. After graduating from the University of Texas, he began his career as a reservoir engineer with Amoco Production Co. In 1979, Sheffield became the fifth employee of Parker & Parsley Petroleum Co. in Midland, Texas. By 1985, he was CEO of Parker & Parsley and became its chairman in 1991.

Under Sheffield’s leadership, Parker & Parsley merged with MESA, Inc. in 1997 to form Pioneer Natural Resources Co. He became the company’s founding CEO and assumed the position of chairman of the board in August 1999. Sheffield retired from the company in 2016, but he returned as President and CEO in 2019 and continues to serve on the board. Pioneer announced a sale to ExxonMobil in October 2023 for $65 billion. The company grew from $32 million in 1985 to $65 billion under his leadership.

Sheffield also serves as a director of The Williams Companies, Inc., a provider of large-scale infrastructure for natural gas and natural gas products, on the advisory board of the Center for Global Energy Policy at Columbia University and on the Energy Council of CSL Capital Management, LLC, a private equity firm.

The Permian Basin Petroleum Association recently honored Sheffield as the recipient of its prestigious Top Hand award, which recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership within the oil and gas industry and the Permian Basin community.

He is also a 2013 inductee into the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum Hall of Fame, memorializing those whose achievements and outstanding contributions to the industry helped build the Permian Basin. Sheffield also received the Texas Oil & Gas Association’s Distinguished Service Award, the ADL’s Henry Cohn Humanitarian Award in Dallas, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Hope Award in Midland and the Frank Pitts Award for Energy Leadership from SMU.

He and his wife, Kimberley, are dedicating their time and funds to building a $15 million, state-of-the-art tennis facility for First Serve New Mexico to teach the children of Santa Fe tennis, life skills and tutoring. Sheffield is a distinguished graduate of the University of Texas with a bachelor of science degree in petroleum engineering.

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Scott D. Sheffield Videos

The Future of Energy - Episode 1 - Scott Sheffield on An Industry in ...
TAMEST 2020: The Power of the Permian and Shale Revolution ...
CEO Speaker Session with Scott Sheffield - YouTube

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Scott D. Sheffield is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Energy. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Scott D. Sheffield can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Edward L. Morse, Christoph Gebald and Michael Chang. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Scott D. Sheffield for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 12/09/2024.

Scott D. Sheffield Videos

The Future of Energy - Episode 1 - Scott Sheffield on An Industry in ...
TAMEST 2020: The Power of the Permian and Shale Revolution ...
CEO Speaker Session with Scott Sheffield - YouTube
  • How do I book Scott D. Sheffield to speak at my event?

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  • How much does it cost to book Scott D. Sheffield for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Scott D. Sheffield, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Scott D. Sheffield, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Scott D. Sheffield speak about?

    Scott D. Sheffield is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Energy.
  • Who is the agent for Scott D. Sheffield?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Scott D. Sheffield for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Scott D. Sheffield for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Scott D. Sheffield or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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