HF Sinclair Corp. has announced two leadership updates as it looks to streamline its executive structure. As part of the move, Steven Ledbetter, previously executive vice president, commercial, has been appointed president and chief operating officer.
Additionally, Valerie Pompa, previously executive vice president, operations, has been named president, growth technology and transformation.
“These appointments are an important step forward as we position HF Sinclair for long-term success. Steve’s commercial and operational experience from his long tenure in the energy industry along with his deep knowledge of our integrated value chain will be invaluable as we sharpen execution and drive continued value creation,” said CEO Franklin Myers. “In this new capacity, Steve will be responsible for overseeing the company’s operations and commercial organizations while advancing our strategic priorities, including improving safety and reliability, enhancing cost efficiency and unlocking value across our integrated platform.”
Myers added, “Valerie is a highly respected leader who has consistently demonstrated strong operational judgment and driven improvements in our turnarounds and project execution capabilities. In her new role, she will lead our enterprise-wide growth and transformation priorities, including overseeing our technology strategy and deployment.”
Matthew Joyce will continue in his role as senior vice president, lubricants & specialties and report directly to Myers.
Steven Ledbetter
Steven Ledbetter has served as executive vice president, commercial of the company since March 2023. Prior to joining Sinclair, Ledbetter served as director, president and CEO of Shell Midstream Partners from March 2021 to March 2023, where he oversaw the vision, strategy and execution of the Shell Midstream business.
From April 2018 to March 2021, he served as vice president, commercial of Shell Midstream, leading business development, joint ventures, oil movements and portfolio activity. He served as president and CEO of Jiffy Lube International from October 2013 to February 2018, with responsibility for the vision, strategy, growth and profitability of the Jiffy Lube brand and network. Ledbetter joined Shell in 1999 and held roles of increasing responsibility across finance, commercial deal structuring, operations, strategy and business transformation over his 24-year tenure.
He holds a B.B.A in Finance and Financial Management Services from Texas A&M University.
Valerie Pompa
Valerie Pompa has served as executive vice president, operations of the company since March 2023. Prior to then, she served as senior vice president, refining operations of a subsidiary of the company from October 2020 to April 2023.
Before joining the company, she served as owner and CEO of VAP Business Solutions Limited, providing leadership and business consulting services across industries, including energy. Earlier in her career, Pompa served as chief operating officer of ATS Industrial and held leadership roles at Flint Hills Resources, spanning process engineering, operations and production optimization during her 17-year tenure.
Pompa holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Trine University.
