Louay Masarweh

Vice President of Operations - Corporate Officer at LanzaJet

Louay Masarweh has an extensive work history, starting with various technical positions at Chevron from 1991 to 1998. Louay then worked as a Process Engineering Manager at Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, where they formed the department to support the construction and operations of a petrochemical facility. From 2002 to 2005, they served as a Production Superintendent at Chevron Phillips Chemical Company.

In 2005, Louay joined Shell as an Operations Manager and later became the General Manager (Plant Manager) until 2013. Louay then served as the Regional Manager for the Americas at Shell from 2013 to 2014, followed by the role of Production and Technology Excellence Manager from 2014 to 2018. During this time, they also served as the Technology and HSE Manager, responsible for projects development, lab QA, and process safety.

Starting in 2018, Louay became the Director of Technology at Martinez Refining Company (formerly Shell Martinez Refinery) until 2020, when the site was divested to PBF Energy. Louay played a key leadership role in the transition to the new owners.

In 2020, Louay joined Amazon as the Norcal Sites Operations Manager, responsible for overseeing site operations. Currently, they hold the position of Vice President of Engineering and Technology, as well as Vice President of Operations at LanzaJet, a biofuels company. In these roles, they are accountable for the operations, engineering, and technology functions, with the objective of building the first alcohol to jet facility in the world and deploying the company's technology globally.

Louay Masarweh began their education journey in 1986 when they enrolled at the University of San Francisco. Louay studied Chemical Engineering and pursued a Bachelor of Engineering degree until 1988.

Subsequently, from 1988 to 1991, Masarweh attended California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, where they continued their studies in Chemical Engineering. Louay successfully completed their Bachelor of Science degree.

In 2000 to 2001, Masarweh pursued further education at Oxford Business College, focusing on the Olefins Business Markets field of study. The specific degree obtained during this time is not provided.

Additionally, in June 2010, Masarweh obtained a Group Exercise Leadership Certification from INSEAD Executive Education.

Overall, Louay Masarweh's education history prominently features their studies in Chemical Engineering, with degrees earned from the University of San Francisco and California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. Louay also expanded their expertise in Olefins Business Markets through their studies at Oxford Business College.

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  • Vice President of Operations - Corporate Officer

    January, 2023 - present

  • Vice President of Engineering and Technology - Corporate Officer

    August, 2021