Chris Lombardo

Chris Lombardo is a seasoned professional in business development and marketing within the energy sector, currently serving as the Senior Business Development & Marketing Manager for Global Energy at Mayer Brown since August 2022. Previously, Chris held the position of Principal Business Development Manager at Paloma Resources, LLC from 2013 to 2022, where responsibilities included forging stakeholder engagements and developing corporate strategies for mergers and acquisitions. As Principal Program Manager at Paloma Resources, Chris defined a strategic framework for a $1.5 billion development program. Prior experience includes serving as Senior Program Manager at Hess Corporation, where Chris led a large team on a $1 billion development project, and as Program Manager at ExxonMobil, overseeing complex capital projects. Educated with a BS in Physics from the United States Air Force Academy and an MBA from Texas McCombs School of Business, Chris combines technical expertise with strategic acumen in the energy industry.