Bob Patel

Senior vice president, Olefins & Polyolefins – Europe, Asia and International for LyondellBasell, one of the world’s largest olefins, polyolefins, chemicals and refining companies. He has responsibility for leading LyondellBasell’s Base Chemicals, Polyethylene and Polypropylene businesses in Europe, Asia and International, global compounding business and global licensing and catalyst sales.

Patel joined LyondellBasell in March, 2010 as senior vice president, Olefins and Polyolefins - Americas. Prior to joining LyondellBasell, he was general manager, Olefins and NGLs for Chevron Phillips Chemical Company where he was responsible for all aspects of one of the company's largest business lines including strategic planning, feedstock procurement, base chemicals marketing and pipeline system management.

Previously, Patel also served as general manager, Asia Pacific region, based in Singapore, where he led all of the company's activities in the region including joint ventures, manufacturing and marketing.

After 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. Patel played a significant role in the integration of the Chevron Phillips joint venture upon its formation in July, 2000. He also was a member of the core team that negotiated and concluded the Americas Styrenics joint venture involving the styrene and polystyrene assets of Chevron Phillips Chemical and The Dow Chemical Company in The Americas.

Patel received a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from Ohio State University. He also holds a Master's in business administration from Temple University.