David J. Lesar
Halliburton · United States
David J. Lesar is the chief executive officer of Halliburton. Lesar is based in the United States. Earlier roles include positions at Halliburton. Lesar was born in 1953 in Madison and educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison and Wisconsin School of Business.
Certified Public Accountant who spent 16 years at Arthur Andersen before joining Halliburton in 1993. Served as CEO of Halliburton from 2000 to 2017 and is currently Chairman and CEO of Superior Energy Services as of August 2024.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on David J. Lesar receiving an honorary doctorate from Montana Tech alongside another honoree. Earlier headlines document Lesar's tenure as CEO of CenterPoint Energy, a position held from 2020 until his replacement was promoted in 2023, following his previous role as chief executive of Halliburton.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- May 30, 1953 · Madison
- Citizenship
- United States
- Education
- University of Wisconsin–Madison, Wisconsin School of Business
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David J. Lesar: FAQ
- Where did David J. Lesar work previously?
- Earlier roles include Halliburton (CEO, until 2017).
- Where was David J. Lesar educated?
- David J. Lesar studied at University of Wisconsin–Madison, Wisconsin School of Business.