Christian B.

Christian B. has extensive experience in information systems and information technology, currently serving as the Chief Information Officer at NAKAN within Westlake Chemical since January 2019. Prior to this role, Christian held the position of CIO at IVY Group (Opengate Capital) since August 2015, overseeing IS&IT operations across 15 global sites. Experience also includes serving as IT Manager at KEM ONE Innovative Vinyls from July 2012 to July 2015 and as IT Manager for the Vinyl Compounds Division at Arkema between September 2005 and July 2012. Christian's earlier career involves various roles in production planning and IS management, including work with O-I, BSN Glasspack, VMC Danone group, and EDF, emphasizing project management and ERP implementation skills. Educational qualifications include an engineering degree in IT from Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers and a Bachelor of Science from Saint Joseph, Reims.