HOUSTON and LONDON, Jan. 18,
2017 /PRNewswire/ -- LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB), one of the
world's largest plastics, chemical and refining companies today
announced a planned executive leadership change.
After seven years with LyondellBasell, Kevin Brown, executive vice president –
manufacturing and refining and a member of the company's management
board, has announced he will be retiring in mid-February.
Kevin will be replaced by Daniel
Coombs, who currently serves as the executive vice president
– global olefins & polyolefins (O&P) and technology and is
a member of the company's management board. In addition to
manufacturing and refining, in his new role, Mr. Coombs will have
additional responsibility for the company's technology business,
global projects, global engineering services and procurement
functions. Mr. Coombs has more than 38 years of industry
experience, including 22 years in manufacturing in the United States and the Middle East as well as major capital project
management.
"Since joining the company in 2009, Kevin has played a key role
in our company's success and development. His work has helped to
establish a solid foundation for sustainable performance over the
longer term and I want to thank him for his hard work and
significant contributions," said Bob
Patel, LyondellBasell CEO and chairman of the management
board. "I am also very pleased that Dan will be taking on this
important role. Having a deep bench of quality talent like Dan
ensures a seamless transition of responsibilities."
As a result of these changes, Paul
Augustowski, currently senior vice president – O&P
Americas, will no longer report to Mr. Coombs and will report
directly to Mr. Patel. Similarly, Richard Roudeix, currently senior
vice president – O&P Europe, will report directly to Mr. Patel
as well. Mr. Roudeix will expand his responsibilities to
include the entire O&P Europe, Asia and International segment, which includes
joint ventures and related marketing and PP compounding. In
connection with these responsibilities, Mr. Roudeix's title will
change to senior vice president – O&P Europe, Asia and International.
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) 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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