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William R. Klesse

Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board

Valero Energy Corporation (VLO)

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Mr. Klesse was elected as Valero's Chairman of the Board on January 18, 2007, and as Chief Executive Officer on December 31, 2005. He added the title of President on January 17, 2008. He was Valero's Vice-Chairman of the Board from October 31, 2005 to January 18, 2007. He previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since January 2003. He served as an Executive Vice President of Valero since the date of our acquisition of Ultramar Diamond Shamrock Corporation (UDS) on December 31, 2001.


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