Career
Mr. Klesse is Valero’s Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, and President. He was elected Chairman of the Board in January 2007, and was elected President in January 2008. He previously served as Valero’s Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board since the end of 2005. He served as Valero’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from 2003 through 2005, and as Executive Vice President-Refining and Commercial Operations since Valero’s acquisition of Ultramar Diamond Shamrock Corporation (UDS) in 2001. Mr. Klesse’s pertinent experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills include: his experience in virtually every aspect of the refining industry for over 40 years, including his approximately 23 years of service with UDS and Valero; and the knowledge and experience he has attained through his service on Valero’s Board since 2005, and as its Chairman since 2007.
