Sheffield says Exxon launched 'smear campaign' to keep him off company's board (XOM:NYSE)
Scott Sheffield, founder of Pioneer Natural Resources, claims ExxonMobil (XOM) and the Federal Trade Commission worked together to prevent his appointment to Exxon's board after its $60B acquisition of Pioneer in 2024, according to Sheffield. Sheffield alleges a 'smear campaign' was launched to keep him off the board.






