Rex Tillerson

Date of Birth: March 23, 1952

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Rex Wayne Tillerson is an American businessman and former government official who served as the 69th United States Secretary of State under President Donald Trump from February 1, 2017, to March 31, 2018. Before his tenure in government, Tillerson had a distinguished career in the oil industry, culminating in his role as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ExxonMobil, one of the world’s largest publicly traded oil and gas companies. Tillerson joined Exxon in 1975 as a production engineer and worked his way up through the ranks, eventually becoming the CEO in 2006, a position he held until his appointment as Secretary of State. Born in Wichita Falls, Texas, Tillerson graduated from Huntsville High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 1975. His tenure at ExxonMobil was marked by major projects and international deals, including significant operations in Russia, which later became a point of contention during his confirmation hearings as Secretary of State.

5 Interesting Facts about Rex Tillerson

1. Rex Tillerson was awarded the Eagle Scout rank in the Boy Scouts of America and later served as the national president of the organization from 2010 to 2012.

2. He has an asteroid named after him: 58076 RexTillerson.

3. Tillerson received the Woodrow Wilson Award for Corporate Citizenship in 2010.

4. During his tenure as Secretary of State, Tillerson often clashed with the White House, leading to his dismissal via a tweet by President Trump.

5. He was a member of the National Academy of Engineering, highlighting his contributions to the field of engineering and business.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Rex Tillerson

1. “You don’t have to look far to see that ExxonMobil has made a positive contribution to the lives of many people around the world.”

2. “The fact that we’re not going to have all of our government agencies of one mind, I think, is not only understandable, it’s to be expected.”

3. “I hope that when I leave this position, I leave it with a reputation of being an honest person and a compassionate person.”

4. “I am proud of the work we have done to strengthen the security of the American people.”

5. “We must acknowledge that expanding global prosperity requires energy.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Rex Tillerson’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $300 million.

Children

Rex Tillerson and his wife, Renda St. Clair, have four children. Their names are not widely publicized, reflecting Tillerson’s preference to keep his family life private.