INTRODUCTION

Mr. G. Pizzini is an experienced Leader and Senior Manager within ExxonMobil Finance function.

He has gained a vast expertise in different areas such as financial accounting and reporting processes as well as internal controls, over 26 years of service with ExxonMobil. He is a recognized Leader in managing complex business scenarios under United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and a recognized Subject Matter Expert on operational as well as financial controls standards.

He is uniquely able to design and implement SOX 404 compliance processes and Enterprise Risk Management framework in line with COSO, thanks to his several assignments in internal auditing and local and regional organizations as Controller’s Manager.

He champions Management of Change processes and business transformation thanks to his managerial assignment and development within M&A function in ExxonMobil.

He is expert on activity outsourcing to SaaS Managed Service Provider, having managed the transition of Customer Service Function for the Corporation to a third party.

Mr. Pizzini is a recognized expert in Corporate Governance and was appointed Board Director and Controller’s officer in several ExxonMobil subsidiaries and Board Audit and Controls Committee at joint ventures.

Mr. G. Pizzini is a recognized Leader in people's development and empowerment. He has a strong influence on financial teams and/or oversight over multi-discipline Controller's groups at Global Business Centers in different zones as well as at the ExxonMobil Houston headquarter.

He is an I&D Committee Member for Finance at Corp level and champions the sustainment of a company culture that embraces differences to improve the work place and develop future leaders.

Mr. G. Pizzini has obtained CPA and Certified Statutory Auditor certifications in Italy.

GIANLUCA PIZZINI

EDUCATION

1995

Degree in Economics (110/110 cum Laude), "La Sapienza" University, Rome – Italy

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

2007

Certified Statutory Auditor - CSA/"Revisore dei Conti"

1998

Certified Public Accountant - CPA/"Dottore Commercialista" Diploma

1988

Civil aircraft Pilot License

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

July 8th 2023 – Current (Gulf Coast Growth Value JV – Gregory, Texas)

Board Audit & Risk Controls Committee - Member

April 1st 2022 – Current (ExxonMobil Product Solutions – Global HQ, Houston)

Chemical Financial Service Manager – Americas

He is responsible and accountable for an organization of 40 financial analysts supporting Stewardship & Analysis on Chemical Plants in the region ($3B revenues in 2022), as well as controls advisors overseeing corporate compliance to programs and controls standards

October 1st 2020 – March 2022 (ExxonMobil Corporation, Houston)

Senior Project Advisor – Global Downstream Controller’s

In charge of managing all Financial and Controls aspects, including design and implementation of integrated controls frameworks, for complex projects within ExxonMobil’s Fuels and Lubes function. The project involved transition to new business operating models associated with large organization within Fuels and Lubes, with significant cost saving opportunities for the Corporation as well as improvement of Company’s competitive advantage through cutting edge service to fuels and lubricants customer base. The project was global in scope, in terms of personnel impacted (>1,500), and included process optimization through digitalization and automation, requiring interaction with third parties as well as interfaces with Global Business Centers across the globe.

He was also in charge to design a framework of new financial authorities for two new Corporate Divisions to enabling their go-live in 2022.

February 16th 2019 – September 30th 2020 (ExxonMobil Corporation, Houston)

Americas Regional Projects Controller

Responsible for Projects Controllership on all Downstream and Chemical investments for the Americas (>$10 billion).

Management responsibility over a group of 25+ resources, Project Controllers and Accountants).

May 2018 – February 2019 (Esso Italiana S.r.l., Italy)

Transition Controller – Downstream Business Development & Portfolio Management

Responsible for the entire Controllership during the transition from Esso to Sonatrach of a going concern (Augusta refinery, three logistic terminals and about 660 people). Coordinated all activities of a very large Controller’s team (30+ resources) across Budapest, Bangkok Business Service Centers as well as Italy to quickly and orderly address all elements of this complex management of change.

He was responsible to support the Buyer in creating a NewCo and address all controls and compliance matters, including the design and SAP system configuration for financial accounting and reporting processes.

He also coordinated the payroll process transfer and outsourcing with Buyer’s partner.

He is now responsible to coordinate the financial reporting of the deal and for other controller’s matters past-transition.

November 2015 – April 2018 (Esso Italiana S.r.l., Italy)

Country Controller (Direttore Amministrativo)

In this role he had functional and administrative management responsibility for local Controllers’ Financial Accounting & Reporting activities (10 resources) for all Italian Reporting Units and he was a member of the Country Leadership Council.

He exercised oversight on financial accounting and reporting activities deployed at Business Service Centers in Budapest, Hungary, Prague, Czech, Bangkok, Thailand, having impact on local financial integrity and compliance.

He was also a Member of Board of Directors in oil & gas companies (EM subsidiaries) as well as Chairman of Statutory Audit Committee at Pension Fund.

Aug 2014 – October 2015 Esso Italiana S.r.l. (Esso Italiana S.r.l., Italy)

Global Financial Operations Manager

In this managerial role he was accountable for local & statutory books compliance for Esso Italiana S.r.l. and its subsidiaries, including joint ventures and managed a team of 13 resources.

He reviewed and confirmed comparison analysis of US vs ITA GAAAP to support the accounting schemes for complex deals / transactions.

He was also appointed as Upstream Financial Reporting Manager for ExxonMobil Italiana Gas S.r.l..

Aug 2011 – July 2014 Esso Italiana S.r.l. (ExxonMobil, Brussels)

Fuels Marketing Controller’s – EAME Manager

In this managerial role and within the Global Fuels and Lubes Controller’s organization in ExxonMobil, he was responsible for the Europe, Africa and Middle East Zone in providing independent and professional support to Zone Management in achieving disciplined financial management and business objectives in compliance with the Corporate Financial Accounting, Reporting and Controls Standards.

As part of this role and as a permanent member of the Zone Leadership Team, he highlighted and actioned potential opportunities or issues related to financial accounting and reporting of business-owned activities for Fuels Marketing including Retail, Wholesale & Specialties, Asphalts, Aviation and Marine fuel sales in 12 countries.

He had overall oversight on the Zone to ensure flawless execution of financial accounting and reporting up to the Corporation Headquarter, as well as cross-functional controls initiatives.

He was supported in this role by the Business Line embedded Controls Advisors Network on which he had overall oversight (~10 resources).

Aug 2005 – Aug 2011 Terminale GNL Adriatico (ExxonMobil JV) - Milan

Financial Reporting& General Accounting Supervisor

Within the Business Service Department, he was responsible since company inception for the set-up of all internal financial and operational procedures and controls related to a start-up project for the construction and management of an off-shore LNG regassification terminal in the Adriatic Sea (~3-billion-euro investment).

In such a company that saw ExxonMobil, Qatar and Edison involved as shareholders, he built and supervised the Financial Reporting and Accounting Department made of 10 resources.

His responsibilities related to:

- SAP implementation with modules’ design and customization

- implementation of other IT solutions and tools for costs and revenues accounting

- general bookkeeping activities including the set-up of project WBS into SAP for cost monitoring and stewardship

- US vs GAAP accounting treatment with Capex vs Opex decision

- all accounting related issues of the company

- management of accounts payable and accounts receivable

- Creditor and Debtor Management, Cash Flow management, P&L monitoring

- the reconciliation of the accounts

- tax activities (reporting, control);

- periodical closings and the corresponding reporting

- maintenance of external contacts with banks, customers, auditors and Regulator.

In this position he developed and maintained effective interfaces with main stakeholders in Upstream Controller’s in Houston - USA, Melbourne – Australia, and Qatar with frequent travels overseas.

Jan 2004 - Aug 2005 ExxonMobil Petroleum & Chemicals - Brussels

Strategic Pricing Advisor, Europe

Developed market-based pricing strategy for the Finished Lube business consistent with global strategies for the EAME region and provided strategic pricing support to Sales organization as appropriate.

Designed processes and controls around a new Pricing Tool and managed its implementation in Europe (800 users, all clusters).

2001 - Jan 2004 ExxonMobil Mediterranea S.r.l.

Staff Auditor

Led audits of businesses, processes, and organizations as Supervisor of multinational audit teams in the EAME cluster (Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Cyprus, Turkey, Iberia, Italy) and supervised Special Projects.

He played an integral role in the company’s efforts to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls by:

- Developing audit programs and collaborating with internal audit associates to achieve audit objectives included in operational and financial audits

- Planning, leading and executing audits to ensure the company’s operations and activities were in compliance with company policies and statutory regulations

- Reviewing the adequacy/efficiency of accounting, financial and operating procedures

- Performing pre and post implementation reviews on IT development projects to ensure compliance with IT policies and procedures

- Effectively communicating audit findings via update meetings and closing conferences with managers

- Preparing reports based upon audit results, adequacy of audit

documentation, and client responses

- Serving as the daily contact for on-site and divisional management.

2001 Esso Italiana S.r.l. (ExxonMobil)

Sap Power User

Developed training courses on SAP/R3 modules (SD and COPA) and led TTT sessions.

2000 - 2001 Esso Italiana S.r.l. (ExxonMobil)

Authorized Distributors Lubes Training & Financial Evaluation

Managed the ASP budget and coordinated training to Sales Force.

Set up of KPIs and performed routine cost and profitability analysis.

Developed promotional campaigns and incentive initiatives to Distributors.

1997 - 2000 Mobil Oil Italiana S.r.l.

Marketing Support

Developed in house magazine and newsletters.

Developed co-marketing initiatives enhancing the communication of Company's values and mission within Lubes Authorized Distributor trade channel.

Developed incentive schemes to Sales Force.

Developed promotional campaigns and marketing programs

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LANGUAGE SKILLS

English fluent having lived and spent a significant part of his time abroad with a permanent office in the Brussels Headquarter and Houston, TX, U.S.A.

French basic

ASSOCIATIONS

He is a member of the Associazione Nazionale Carabinieri – A military Force he has served in 1995 – 1996 at the office of the Commander in Chief.

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