LyondellBasell has announced Anthony Chase, Chairman and CEO of ChaseSource and Robert Dudley, former Group Chief Executive and Director of BP, have been nominated to stand for election to its board of directors at the company's annual general meeting of shareholders on May 28, 2021.  

"We are excited to nominate Tony and Bob to serve on the board of directors," said Jacques Aigrain, LyondellBasell's board chair. "Tony's entrepreneurial mindset and extensive professional background, combined with his board experience and community service will greatly benefit our company. Bob's international oil and gas experience, as well as expertise in complex strategic issues will also further inform our approach going forward. Together, Tony and Bob's skills and diverse perspectives will be valuable assets for LyondellBasell."

"We are pleased that Tony and Bob will join our board. As we look to build upon the strengths of our company to deliver for our stakeholders, their broad experience and thoughtful guidance will be helpful," said Bob Patel, CEO of LyondellBasell. 

In addition, the company announced that Director Bella Goren has decided not to stand for re-election at the 2021 annual general meeting.  "We are very grateful for Bella's service to our company. She has been an important part of our success over the last seven years and we wish her all the best in her future endeavors," said Aigrain.