Petrochemical major LyondellBasell has appointed Bhavesh Patel as the senior vice-president of its Olefins and Polyolefins business for Europe, Asia and International (EAI) region.

Patel, who already holds the position of senior vice-president in Americas since March, has replaced Anton de Vries, taking charge of additional responsibility for licensing and catalyst sales with immediate effect, LyondellBasell said in a statement yesterday.

"Patel has demonstrated success in leading olefins and polyolefins businesses in Asia and the Americas and I am pleased that he will bring this leadership and industry knowledge to guide our EAI business," said LyondellBasell CEO Jim Gallogly.

Prior to LyondellBasell, Patel was with Chevron Phillips Chemical Company and Chevron Chemical Company, where he held a number of pertinent positions like manufacturing, marketing, strategic planning among others.

Netherlands-based LyondellBasell Industries is a global leader in polyolefins technology, production and marketing and a pioneer in propylene oxide and derivatives and also a significant producer of fuels and refined products, including biofuels.