HOUSTON and LONDON,
Jan. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB), one of the world's largest plastics,
chemical and refining companies, today announced several
senior leadership changes.
After four years with LyondellBasell, Timothy D. Roberts, executive vice president of
global Olefins and Polyolefins has announced his decision to leave
the company. Mr. Roberts will be succeeded by Daniel M. Coombs who joined LyondellBasell last
year as executive vice president of global Intermediates and
Derivatives, Technology and Procurement. Mr. Coombs brings 30
years of experience in petrochemicals, including leadership roles
in commercial, manufacturing and joint ventures in the Middle East.
"We will miss Tim's leadership and energy. We thank him for his
significant contributions and wish him all the best in his future
endeavors," said Bob Patel,
LyondellBasell's CEO. "I feel confident that our depth of talent
and prior succession planning allows for a smooth transition and
continued industry-leading performance."
James D. Guilfoyle, currently
senior vice president, global Intermediates and Derivatives, will
continue in his current role while assuming additional
responsibilities for the company's supply chain activities. For the
past year, Mr. Guilfoyle has worked closely with Mr. Coombs leading
the company's global Intermediates and Derivatives business.
"As part of our strong leadership team, Dan and Jim have made a
tremendous positive impact on our business," said Mr. Patel. "As we
continue to execute our growth program, both Dan and Jim have the
business acumen, industry knowledge and leadership skills necessary
to take their functions to the next level."
Mr. Coombs and Mr. Guilfoyle will report to Mr. Patel.
As part of this transition, LyondellBasell will further expand
its regional leadership by appointing Paul
Augustowski as senior vice president of Olefins and
Polyolefins in the Americas. Mr. Augustowski has over two decades
of experience in Polyolefins, in the U.S. and Europe. Richard Roudeix will continue as the
European Olefins and Polyolefins business leader. Mr. Augustowski
and Mr. Roudeix will report to Mr. Coombs.
About Daniel M. Coombs
Prior to joining LyondellBasell, Mr. Coombs held several senior
executive roles with Chevron Phillips Chemical Company including
senior vice president for Specialties, Aromatics and Styrenics,
vice president of Corporate Planning and Development, and vice
president and deputy general manager for Qatar Chemical Company
Limited. Mr. Coombs holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical
Engineering from The Ohio State University, a Master of
Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Tulsa and an MBA from Texas A&M University.
About James D.
Guilfoyle
Mr. Guilfoyle joined a LyondellBasell predecessor company in
1993 as a chemical engineer at the La
Porte, Texas Olefins Plant. Prior to assuming his current
role, he held a number of technical and managerial positions within
the Olefins and Polyolefins business including vice president of
Global Propylene Oxide and Co-Products. Mr. Guilfoyle holds a
Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from the University of Cincinnati, a Master of Science in
chemical engineering and an MBA from the University of Houston.
About LyondellBasell
LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) is one of the world's largest
plastics, chemical and refining companies and a member of the
S&P 500. LyondellBasell (www.lyb.com) manufactures products at
56 sites in 19 countries. LyondellBasell products and technologies
are used to make items that improve the quality of life for people
around the world including packaging, electronics, automotive
parts, home furnishings, construction materials and biofuels.
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