API announced that Mike Sommers will be the new president and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute, following an election by API's board of directors and a thorough search and transition planning process. Known for bipartisan collaboration and visionary strategic planning, Sommers brings two decades of political experience to API, including his current role as president and CEO of the American Investment Council.
Sommers will take the helm of API later this summer and succeed Jack Gerard, who announced earlier this year that he will step down after a decade at API and relocate to Salt Lake City. Sommers will work closely with API's member companies, Jack Gerard and API's senior team in the coming months to ensure a smooth leadership transition.