Daniel James Moran (May 31, 1888 – April 3, 1948) an American oilman who served as a senior officer with Texaco, Marland Oil, and Continental Oil.

Moran was the first President of Conoco oil company.

Moran successfully acquired Continental Oil Company and merged it with Marland Oil creating a new company called Conoco.

Moran ran Conoco from 1928 to 1947 and saw the company successfully through the great depression and World War II.

Under Moran's leadership, Conoco became a pioneer in offshore drilling, continental pipelines, petrochemicals, and aviation fuel.