HOUSTON and LONDON, Feb. 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB)
today announced changes to its executive committee, effective
March 1, 2024. Kimberly (Kim) Foley will assume the role of
executive vice president, Global Olefins & Polyolefins
(O&P), Refining and Supply Chain, and Aaron Ledet has been promoted to the role of
executive vice president, Intermediates and Derivatives (I&D).
Ledet will join the company's executive committee. These changes
follow the departure of Ken Lane, former executive vice president
Global O&P, who is leaving the company to pursue another
opportunity.
Foley has been executive vice president of Global I&D,
Refining and Supply Chain since October
2022. She previously served as senior vice president, Global
Engineering, Turnarounds and Health, Safety and Environment for
LyondellBasell. She has more than 35 years of experience in the
petrochemical industry, including leadership positions in
Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Finance and Supply Chain.
Ledet has been senior vice president of O&P Americas since
October 2022, with manufacturing and
commercial responsibility for the O&P Americas segment as well
as responsibility for developing future options for the
Houston refining operation. He
previously served as vice president, Olefins & Feedstocks and
has held a variety of leadership roles in the Advanced Polymer
Solutions (APS) business segment, I&D, and global supply chain,
both in the United States and
Europe.
"Kim has done an exceptional job leading our I&D and
refining businesses, delivering historically high results, and I am
thrilled she will continue to execute on our strategy as the global
head of O&P, Refining and Supply Chain. Aaron has done a
fantastic job leading the O&P Americas business in a
challenging environment and has a broad range of leadership
experience in each of our strategic business units. I am
excited to see him advance the I&D business moving forward,"
said Peter Vanacker, chief executive
officer.
"These changes illustrate a successful succession planning
process and our ability to retain and promote key talent within our
organization," commented Vanacker. "I know these two executives
will bring relentless focus on growing and upgrading our core and
will continue to live out our company's commitments and values
every day. I want to personally thank Ken for his contributions
during his tenure and wish him well in future endeavors."
About LyondellBasell
We are LyondellBasell – a leader
in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday
sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused
investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy.
Across all we do, we aim to unlock value for our customers,
investors and society. As one of the world's largest producers of
polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop,
manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for
applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food
safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information,
please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on
LinkedIn.
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