Howard I. Atkins

Biography

Qualifications: With his experience as Chief Financial Officer of Wells Fargo, one of the largest banking institutions in the United States, Mr. Atkins brings to the Board a deep understanding of financial oversight and accountability. In his nearly four decades in the financial services industry, Mr. Atkins has had responsibilities in the areas of financial reporting, tax management, asset-liability management, treasury, corporate development, investor relations and mergers and acquisitions. This experience provides the Board insight into financial management and analysis. Mr. Atkins' financial acumen, combined with his senior management expertise provides the Board valuable perspective in helping to guide the fiscal management policies that further Occidental's strategic business goals. 

Research Interest

Financial reporting, tax management, asset-liability management, treasury, corporate development, investor relations and mergers and acquisitions.