Bhavesh V. (Bob) Patel is the new senior vice president of LyondellBasell’s Olefins & Polyolefins sector for Europe, Asia and International (EAI). He is also responsible for licensing and catalyst sales effective immediately. Bob Patel has successfully led the olefins and polyolefins businesses in Asia and the Americas as senior vice president since March 2010. Patel was with Chevron Phillips Chemical Company and Chevron Chemical Company prior to joining the LyondellBasell team. He held several manufacturing, marketing, strategic planning, business management and general management positions from 1990. His most recent position was as general manager of Olefins and NGLs at Chevron Phillips. Patel holds a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering from Ohio State University and a master’s in business administration from Temple University. Patel will succeed Anton de Vries who has departed from the company.
