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Chevron Phillips Chemical announces executive leadership changes

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Chevron Phillips Chemical Company announces the retirement of Scott Sharp, executive vice president, effective Nov. 1, 2021, after 42 years with the company and Chevron Corporation (CVX). Sharp's contributions include overseeing joint ventures in Qatar and leading U.S. Gulf Coast expansion projects. In his place, Elliott Johnson will become senior vice president of EHS&S and Steve Prusak will expand his role to include the projects organization. The new leadership aims to continue advancing growth initiatives in the U.S. and Qatar.

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THE WOODLANDS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC today announced that Scott Sharp, executive vice president, projects & environmental, health, safety and security (EHS&S), will retire after 42 years of distinguished service with Chevron Phillips Chemical and Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX). During his tenure with Chevron Phillips Chemical, Sharp oversaw operations at the company’s joint ventures in Qatar and led the successful completion of its U.S. Gulf Coast expansion projects in Baytown and Old Ocean, Texas. Most recently, he played an instrumental role in developing and advancing potential growth projects in the U.S. and Qatar.

“Scott has been an influential leader across our global operations, and his unrelenting focus on safe, reliable operations leaves a tremendous legacy. We thank him for his many contributions to Chevron Phillips Chemical and wish him the best in retirement,” said Chevron Phillips Chemical CEO Bruce Chinn.

In conjunction with Sharp’s retirement, the company also announced the realignment of executive leadership responsibilities as follows, effective Nov. 1, 2021:

Elliott Johnson, currently vice president, EHS&S, will join the company’s executive leadership team as senior vice president, EHS&S, reporting to Chinn. Johnson has 23 years of experience with the company in operations and technical positions across multiple domestic manufacturing facilities, including as plant manager at the company’s facility in Orange, Texas, and operations manager at the Cedar Bayou facility.

“Elliott’s extensive experience in manufacturing, disciplined approach to operations and environmental responsibility, and passion for the safety of our people and communities position him well to lead our EHS&S organization,” said Chinn.

Steve Prusak, senior vice president, corporate planning and technology, will assume additional responsibility for the company’s projects organization, which includes overseeing the development of expansion projects in the U.S. and Qatar. Prusak has 31 years of industry experience and has held commercial, project and strategy roles during his tenure with Chevron Phillips Chemical. Notably, he served as a project director for the company’s U.S. Gulf Coast expansion project completed in 2018.

“Steve has proven to be an outstanding leader, dedicated to excellence and driven to innovate and continuously improve our business,” said Chinn. “We look forward to advancing our growth projects with him at the helm.”

About Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC is one of the world’s top producers of olefins and polyolefins and a leading supplier of aromatics, alpha olefins, styrenics, specialty chemicals, plastic piping and polymer resins. With approximately 5,000 employees, the LLC and its affiliates own more than $17 billion in assets, including 31 manufacturing and research facilities in six countries. Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC is equally owned indirectly by Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and Phillips 66 Company, and is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas. For more information about Chevron Phillips Chemical, visit www.cpchem.com. Also, follow us on Twitter: @chevronphillips.

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Email: erica.miller@cpchem.com

Source: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC

FAQ

What are the details of Scott Sharp's retirement from Chevron Corporation (CVX)?

Scott Sharp will retire on November 1, 2021, after 42 years with Chevron Phillips Chemical and Chevron Corporation. His retirement marks a significant leadership transition.

Who will succeed Scott Sharp at Chevron Phillips Chemical?

Elliott Johnson will become the senior vice president of EHS&S, while Steve Prusak will oversee the projects organization.

What impact does Scott Sharp's retirement have on Chevron Corporation (CVX)?

Scott Sharp's retirement could create a leadership gap, but the new executives have strong backgrounds to continue key projects.

What are Elliott Johnson's qualifications for his new role at Chevron (CVX)?

Elliott Johnson has 23 years of experience at Chevron Phillips Chemical, with roles in operations and technical positions, including plant manager.

What is Steve Prusak's experience related to Chevron projects?

Steve Prusak has 31 years of industry experience and previously served as project director for the U.S. Gulf Coast expansion project completed in 2018.

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