REX TILLERSON, AN EXCELLENT CHOICE FOR U.S. SECRETARY OF STATE

Qualities

1. Negotiation: He is an experienced and accomplished negotiator. Historically, the Secretary of State needs not lead negotiations at the table and he must be in charge of the negotiations. Tillerson has experience running negotiations for everything from land-use rights to labor issues to transportation deals. Under his leadership, Exxon has negotiated with foreign and U.S. governments and major international conglomerates.
2. Management: As the chief executive of a $370 billion global company with operations in approximately 50 countries, Mr. Tillerson has experience managing a large operation. The scope and range of operations at Exxon is tremendous, including: oil exploration, construction, logistics, high technology research and development, marketing, sales, human resources, compliance and, of course, pumping oil. The Secretary of State runs an institution with a budget of $65.9 billion that operates in nearly every country in the world and includes a wide array of operations, including: visa services, services for Americans abroad, national security participation, trade promotion, diplomatic security and, of course, high level diplomacy. Compared to a politician, academic or diplomat, Mr. Tillerson clearly has the managerial experience.
3. World Leadership: Mr. Tillerson has diplomatic experience repreenting Exxon instead of the United States. He knows world leaders and understands their motivations. Tillerson has had to address the concerns of foreign leaders, incentivize them to work with him. This mirrors U.S. needs: a top diplomat who realistically addresses the motivations of foreign leaders and convinces them to work with not against the U.S.
4. Private Sector Work Ethic: Mr. Tillerson joined Exxon in 1975, and was promoted for his accomplishment. Mr. Tillerson will not be satisfied to travel the world and pose for photo-opts. Exxon has been amongst the most profitable global companies because of its accomplishments. Mr. Tillerson will bring that drive for success to represent the U.S. around the world.
5. Energy and the Environment:  Mr. Tillerson can point to Exxon’s decade of leading work in alternative energy. In fact, Mr. Tillerson’s experience in the energy industry is a distinct advantage. For example, he knows how energy can be used to pressure China to adopt fair trade practices.
6. Loyalty: Mr. Tillerson’s experience and skill is already well demonstrated. There is nothing in Mr. Tillerson’s history to suggest that he will be disloyal and in fact, he has run a company that has been a backbone of American economic growth for over 100 years.

Experience running the most successful publicly traded energy company is a useful background for leading the world’s most important diplomatic institution. Mr. Tillerson will likely follow a realist foreign policy approaching the world as it is and making realistic movement towards what the United States hopes it can be. Peace, prosperity and American interests will become his new measures of profit and success.

Mr. Rex Tillerson, has convincingly shown his credible and influential leadership style in the oil and gas industry. Mr. Tillerson was selected by his peer in the industry for the esteemed petroleum Chief Executive of the year 2015 award . Mr. Rex Tillerson was appointed CEO of Exxon in 2006. He has been able to lead the company successfully through the tumultuous periods of the industry. By carrying on the best leadership styles and skills, and maintained Exxon as the best private sector international oil company. Because of his applied leadership style, he has brought Exxon on tied with Apple and Google as the world top three public companies irrespective of their market value .

Endorsements

" Rex Tillerson is an excellent choice for Secretary of State. He will bring to the post remarkable and broad international experience; a deep understanding of the global economy; and a belief in America's special role in the world. I know Rex as a successful business man and a patriot. He will represent the interests and the values of the United States with resolve and commitment. And he will lead the exceptional men and women of the State Department with respect and dedication." Condoleezza Rice, Former U.S. Secretary of State.

" I strongly endorse the President-Elect's selection of Rex Tillerson to be the next Secretary of State. He would bring to the position vast knowledge, experience and success in dealing with dozens of governments and leaders in every corner of the world. He is a person of great integrity whose only goal in office would be to protect and advance the interests of the United States." Robert Gates, Former Secretary of Defense. 

" Rex Tillerson, who is a friend of mine, is an excellent choice to head the State Department and has an opportunity to be a very effective Secretary of State. As CEO of one of the world's largest and best-run companies, he has demonstrated the management and negotiating skills, and has the international experience, that are required in the job." James A. Baker III, Former U.S. Secretary of State.

" I've known Rex for many years both in his role as the Chairman and CEO of Exxon and as a personal friend. He has the vast experience, ability, and judgment to deal with the very dangerous world we find confronting us. His extensive knowledge of the global situation will be an asset in representing our nation. As  the Chairman and CEO of Exxon, he has operated in nations all over the globe, and managed one of our largest corporations. I'm confident that he will do a superb job promoting our national interests in dealing with the complex and difficult choices that are on the agenda for the next administration." Dick Cheney, Former U.S. Vice President.