FTC Bureau of Competition director Henry Liu said: "John B Hess' communications with competitors about global oil output and other dimensions of crude oil market competition disqualify him from serving on Chevron's board of directors." FTC Bureau of Competition director Henry Liu said: "John B Hess' communications with competitors about global oil output and other dimensions of crude oil market competition disqualify him from serving on Chevron's board of directors." Despite these concerns, John B Hess will still contribute to Chevron as an advisor on government relations and social investments in Guyana, as well as supporting the Salk Institute's Harnessing Plants Initiative. The merger's completion is now contingent on other conditions including the resolution of arbitration proceedings related to pre-emptive rights in the Stabroek Block joint operating agreement in Guyana.