LYB - Leadership updates

HOUSTON and LONDON, March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LyondellBasell (NYSE:LYB) today announced the appointment of David Dennison, a seasoned leader with decades-long service at LYB, as the new head of investor relations, effective May 8, 2026. He succeeds Dave Kinney, who will retire after nearly 35 years of service. "I am pleased to welcome David Dennison as our next head of investor relations," said Agustin Izquierdo, executive vice president and chief financial officer. "His significant experience in global petrochemical markets will help us continue to shape investor understanding and foster clear, two-way engagement with the shareholder community." David Dennison joined LYB

HOUSTON, March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LyondellBasell (NYSE:LYB) today announced Peter Vanacker will assume his role as the company's chief executive officer on May 23, 2022. The Company's Board of Directors appointed Vanacker to the position in December 2021. "It is a real honor for me to join LyondellBasell at this very exciting time for our industry. LyondellBasell has a rich legacy as an innovation and technology leader and is recognized for its operational excellence and financial discipline," said Vanacker. "I am very inspired to continue this successful journey with a

Kenneth Lane, Executive Vice President, Global Olefins & Polyolefins, Will Serve as Interim CEO During Transition Period HOUSTON and LONDON, Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- LyondellBasell (NYSE:LYB) today announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Peter Vanacker, President and CEO of Neste Corporation, as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Vanacker succeeds Bhavesh V. "Bob" Patel, who will retire from the Company on December 31, 2021, as previously announced. Mr. Vanacker will assume his role no later than June 2022, upon satisfaction of the notice period under his current employment agreement, at which time he will also join the Company's Board of Directors. The Board also annou

HOUSTON and LONDON, Aug. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- LyondellBasell (NYSE:LYB) today announced that Chief Executive Officer Bhavesh V. (Bob) Patel intends to retire from the Company as of December 31, 2021. Mr. Patel will continue to lead the Company until that time and will ensure a smooth and orderly transition for his successor. Upon his departure, he will also resign from the Company's Board of Directors. The Board of Directors has established a sub-committee that will oversee the search for a new CEO and will consider both internal and external candidates. "Under Bob's leade

HOUSTON and ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) today announced the publication of its 2020 sustainability report. The report highlights the company's efforts in the areas of ending plastic waste in the environment, helping to address climate change and supporting a thriving society. LyondellBasell's 2020 sustainability report highlights the company’s efforts in the areas of ending plastic waste in the environment, helping address climate change and supporting a thriving society. "Despite the challenges of 2020, our team made meaningful progress against our goals," said Bob Patel, CEO of LyondellBasell. "As a company we have t