Chevron Phillips Chemical announces Bruce Chinn as next CEO alongside B.J. Hebert as President and COO

– USA, TX –  Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC today announced that Bruce Chinn, currently president, Chevron Chemicals, will become CEO.

B.J. Hebert, currently EVP and COO, will become president and COO.

“Bruce is a proven leader with a multidimensional background in international operations and business, which positions him well to drive the company’s strategy and continue Chevron Phillips Chemical’s trajectory of operational and financial success,” said Kevin Mitchell, EVP finance and CFO at Phillips 66 and member of the Chevron Phillips Chemical Board of Directors.

Chinn and Hebert will succeed into the CEO and president roles held by Mark Lashier, who is retiring from Chevron Phillips Chemical. These changes will be effective April 1, 2021.

“Since he joined Chevron Phillips Chemical last year, B.J. has demonstrated a strong focus on safe, reliable operations and established himself as an energetic and forward-thinking leader,” said Mike Coyle, president, Manufacturing, Chevron, and member of the Chevron Phillips Chemical Board of Directors. “We look forward to seeing the company continue to thrive under Bruce and B.J.’s leadership.”

About Bruce Chinn

Bruce Chinn is a chemical industry veteran with more than 35 years of relevant experience. He began his career at DuPont where he held positions of increasing responsibility in manufacturing, technical, and business leadership. He joined Chevron in 2006 and held executive leadership roles in refining and at facilities in Venezuela, Richmond, California, and Pascagoula, Mississippi. Chinn is active in his community and industry, currently serving as vice-chairman of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers Foundation Board of Trustees and a member of the Executive Leadership Council.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Texas A&M University.

About B.J. Hebert

Hebert joined Chevron Phillips Chemical in 2020 as EVP and COO. He has more than 30 years of experience in the chemical industry and served as president of Occidental Chemical (OxyChem) for three years before joining Chevron Phillips Chemical. During his tenure with OxyChem, he held numerous roles of increasing responsibility including senior vice president, basic chemicals; vice president and general manager, vinyls; and manufacturing director, chemicals. Hebert began his career with Vista Chemicals, where he served in plant and operations engineering roles.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from McNeese State University and a Master of Business Administration from Southern Methodist University.

About Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC is one of the world’s top producers of olefins and polyolefins and a leading supplier of aromatics, alpha olefins, styrenics, specialty chemicals, plastic piping, and polymer resins. With approximately 5,000 employees, the LLC and its affiliates own nearly $17 billion in assets, including 31 manufacturing and research facilities in seven countries. Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC is equally owned indirectly by Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and Phillips 66 Company and is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.

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