Venki Chandrashekar

Venki Chandrashekar currently serves as Vice President of Research and Technology at Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, a position held since January 2012, where responsibilities include managing specialty businesses in organosulfurs, mining, catalysts, solvents, and fine chemicals. Prior roles at Chevron Phillips include General Manager of Petrochemicals Operations and Technical, and Director of Strategic Transactions, focusing on mergers and acquisitions and business strategy. Experience also encompasses self-employment as President, providing strategic services to banks and manufacturing companies. Previously, Venki held various leadership positions at LyondellBasell Industries and Equistar Chemicals, concentrating on corporate development, commercial development, and competitive intelligence. Academic credentials include a Master of Science from Kansas State University and a Bachelor of Technology from the University of Madras.