Theresa Fariello Biography and Net Worth

Theresa Fariello joined the Energy Vault Board of Directors on February 1, 2023. Theresa serves as Executive Vice President of Government Affairs & Global Public Policy for United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAL). In this role, Theresa leads the company’s federal, state, local and international government engagement including environmental affairs, and is based in Washington, D.C. Under Terri's direction, United has set a course to be 100% green by 2050 by reducing greenhouse gas emissions 100% without relying on traditional carbon offsets and has invested in the future production of over three billion gallons of SAF – the most of any airline in the world. Before joining United, she served as vice president of Exxon Mobil Corporation’s Washington, D.C. office and led the company’s federal and state government affairs operation. In her 16-year tenure at Exxon Mobil, Theresa advised the company’s senior leadership on key issues before Congress, the Executive Branch and state governments. Prior to joining Exxon Mobil, Theresa served as deputy assistant secretary for International Energy Policy in the Office of International Affairs at the U.S. Department of Energy and held senior leadership positions at Occidental Petroleum Corporation. Theresa also served as a Congressional aide to two members of Congress. Throughout her career, Theresa has been recognized for leadership in government relations, including being named to the Washingtonian Magazine’s list of “Most Powerful Women” and The Hill’s “Top Lobbyists.” Theresa holds an LLM in International and Comparative Law from the Georgetown University Law Center and a juris doctorate from George Mason University School of Law. She received her undergraduate degree in political science from George Washington University. Theresa serves as the Chair, Board of Directors, of the Humane Rescue Alliance. She contributes to her community by serving on the boards of a number of groups including the National Archives Foundation, Public Affairs Council, Business Council for International Understanding, the Economic Club of Washington, D.C., the Carlton Club and Ford’s Theatre.