Don Condon

Don Condon[1], president and general manager of Conoco Energy Ventures Inc., is responsible for development of integrated energy ventures for Conoco Inc. He is based in Houston, with responsibility for Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East.

"Condon joined Conoco in 1993 after nearly 20 years with DuPont, which was Conoco's parent company at the time. In DuPont, he held a number of manufacturing, marketing, negotiating and general management positions in the Finishes, Fabrics, Electronics, Remington Arms, Membranes and Polymers businesses. He also served in the Corporate Plans group and led several significant acquisitions and divestitures.

"Within Conoco, Condon has headed the Upstream Finance group and spent a short time in the Corporate Strategy and Development group before being named to start up Conoco Global Power Inc. in 1995. Later that year he also was named to lead DuPont's Power business. He took on his current responsibilities in 1999.

"A native of Brodhead, Wisconsin, Condon holds a B.B.A. degree in finance and management from the University of Wisconsin. He has done graduate work in international business and marketing at the University of Delaware and the University of Bridgeport (Connecticut) and has completed the executive management course at Southern Methodist University.

"Condon and his wife, Linda, have three children, Kelley, Nikki and T. J. They enjoy music, golf, skiing, hiking and college sports. Don serves as a board member for The University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Business, The World Energy Development Congress, The Montreux Energy Round Table, and Chapelwood United Methodist Church. He is a member of Sigma Phi Social Fraternity and American Mensa."

Condon is a member of the Board of Directors of the US-Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce.