HOUSTON and LONDON,
July 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/
-- LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB), one of the largest plastics,
chemicals and refining companies in the world, today announced
Kenneth (Ken) Lane will assume the
role of executive vice president, Global Olefins & Polyolefins
(O&P) effective July 15. Lane
will have responsibility for the O&P Americas and O&P
Europe Asia International (EAI) segments, reporting to Chief
Executive Officer Bob Patel.
"Ken brings a unique perspective and set of skills to the table.
He has worked around the globe and gained valuable experience in
all facets of our business including manufacturing, marketing,
mergers and acquisitions, profit and loss management and strategy,"
said Patel. "His proven track record in value creation will enable
LyondellBasell to further build upon the very solid foundation that
is today's O&P business."
Prior to joining LyondellBasell, Lane held a variety of
positions with BASF, including president of the Monomers Division
and president of BASF Catalysts. Before BASF, Lane also held a
number of positions with BP Chemicals. Lane earned a Bachelor
of Science in civil engineering from Clemson
University and a Master of Science in management from the
University of Alabama.
Lane will be based in Houston,
Texas.
About LyondellBasell
LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) is one
of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies in the
world. Driven by its employees around the globe, LyondellBasell
produces materials and products that are key to advancing solutions
to modern challenges like enhancing food safety through lightweight
and flexible packaging, protecting the purity of water supplies
through stronger and more versatile pipes, improving the safety,
comfort and fuel efficiency of many of the cars and trucks on the
road, and ensuring the safe and effective functionality in
electronics and appliances. LyondellBasell sells products into more
than 100 countries and is the world's largest producer of polymer
compounds and the largest licensor of polyolefin technologies. In
2019, LyondellBasell was named to Fortune magazine's list of the
"World's Most Admired Companies."
More information about LyondellBasell can be found at
www.LyondellBasell.com.
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