Richard Walsh

Executive Vice President and General Counsel Valero Energy

Last Reviewed: October 1, 2026

Executive Summary

Richard Walsh has been Valero Energy’s General Counsel since July 2020 and an Executive Vice President since October 2024. He joined Valero’s legal department in 1999 and was deputy general counsel from 2016. Beyond legal affairs, he is responsible for governmental affairs, health, safety and environmental, fuels compliance, risk management, compliance and ethics, and public policy and engagement. Valero Energy ranked No. 40 on the 2026 Fortune 500.

Career Highlights

• Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Valero Energy since October 2024.
• General Counsel since July 2020.
• Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, 2016 to 2020.

Professional Journey

Walsh joined Valero in 1999 and held leadership roles in its legal department, becoming Vice President and Deputy General Counsel in 2016.

He was named Senior Vice President and General Counsel in July 2020, adding the role of Secretary in April 2021, and became Executive Vice President and General Counsel in October 2024.

Education

No first-party source read for this profile states his education.