Derrick A. Cyprian

Derrick A. Cyprian, JD, CPA, serves as Vice President and Global Head of Tax at Westlake Chemical since November 2019, bringing extensive experience in international tax planning, compliance, and controversy across various regions including North America, Latin America, Europe, and West Africa. Previous roles include Vice President of Global Tax at Scientific Drilling, International Tax Director at Nabors Industries, and Head of Tax at LUKOIL, among others. Derrick's expertise encompasses transfer pricing, joint ventures, and ASC 740, supported by a robust educational background with a JD in Taxation from Tulane University Law School, a Masters of Tax from Georgia State University, and a Doctor of Ministry from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.