Sebastian T. Gass

GM, Technology & Strategy and Services, Chevron

Houston

Sebastian Gass is the General Manager for Chevron’s Technology, Strategy and Services division within the IT Company (ITC). In this role, Gass is responsible for Chevron’s Digital Transformation Strategy, Data Science, Enterprise Architecture, Project Management, Operational Excellence, Supplier Management, Services Definition and Business Planning groups.

He previously managed Chevron’s Data Center Infrastructure Asset which he transitioned into a hybrid cloud world via an Industry first partnership deal with Microsoft. Prior to that, Gass was the Regional IT Manager for Chevron North America Exploration and Production (CNAEP), responsible for the information technology needs of six business units focused on exploration and production of heavy oil, Unconventionals, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and deepwater. In this role, Gass was responsible for creating Chevron’s Data Science program as well as establishing Chevron’s digital platform for Unconventionals.

Prior to joining Chevron in 2007, Gass was the chief technology officer and executive vice-president at Hubwoo, a publicly-traded European company that provides comprehensive spend management and business process collaboration for goods and services. He started his career in information technology with SAP in Palo Alto, CA.

Sebastian holds a M.S. / MBA from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Karlsruhe Germany and a M.S. Engineering Management degree from Stanford University.