Prior to joining the company, Mr Patel has worked as a general manager, Olefins and NGLs for Chevron Phillips Chemical Company where he was responsible for all aspects of one of the company’s business lines including strategic planning, feedstock procurement, base chemicals marketing and pipeline system management.
Previously he served as general manager of Asia Pacific region, based in Singapore, where he led all of the company’s activities in the region including joint ventures, manufacturing and marketing.
Since joining Chevron Phillips Chemical and Chevron Chemical Company in 1990, he held a number of manufacturing, marketing, strategic planning, business management and general management positions.
LyondellBasell Industries is a polymers, petrochemicals and fuels company, which boasts expertise in polyolefins technology, production and marketing; a pioneer in propylene oxide and derivatives; and a significant producer of fuels and refined products, including biofuels.