Lyondellbasell has named Bhavesh V. (Bob) Patel has been named senior vice president, Olefins and Polyolefins - Americas. He will be based in Houston, TX.

"I'm looking forward to helping to build a stronger Lyondellbasell as we prepare to emerge from Chapter 11 protection," said Patel.

Patel was most recently general manager, Olefins and NGLs for Chevron Phillips Chemical Company where he was responsible for all aspects of one of the company's largest business lines including strategic planning, feedstock procurement, base chemicals marketing and pipeline system management. Previously he served as general manager, Asia Pacific Region, based in Singapore, where he led all of the company's activities in the region including joint ventures, manufacturing and marketing.

Since joining Chevron Phillips Chemical and Chevron Chemical Company in 1990, he held a number of manufacturing, marketing, strategic planning, business management and general management positions. Patel received a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from Ohio State University. He also holds a Master's in Business Administration from Temple University.