INDUSTRY NEWS Chevron Oronite announces senior leadership change
Colleen Cervantes, currently the president of Chevron Chemicals, will retire on 3 April, 2023, after nearly 40 years of service to Chevron. She will be replaced by Mitra Basiri Kashanchi, vice president, Manufacturing and Supply, Chevron Chemicals, effective April 3, 2023.
“Throughout her career, Colleen exhibited strong leadership skills and made significant contributions to Chevron’s success,” said Nigel Hearne, executive vice president, Oil, Products and Gas, Chevron. “She was truly a pioneer in both Chevron and the industry as a woman who influenced the strategic direction of our fuels, lubricants, and additives segments around the globe, and we wish her well in her retirement.”
Kashanchi brings more than 30 years of industry knowledge to her new role as president, with a robust manufacturing background that includes the past two-plus years overseeing Chemicals’ global
Manufacturing and Supply operations. Kashanchi holds a bachelor’s degree in applied chemistry from Iran National University as well as a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and a master’s degree in physical chemistry, both from California State University, Long Beach. Mitra joined Chevron in 1991 and worked in various roles of increasing responsibility at the El Segundo Refinery before moving into leadership positions at refineries in British Columbia and Richmond, California. In 2017, she became the general manager at Chevron’s Salt Lake Refinery, where she oversaw the execution of Chevron’s first cutting edge ISOALKYTM technology.
“Mitra’s selection as president will help ensure the continuation of strong leadership in our fuel and lubricant additive business,” added Hearne.
www.oronite.com VBASE Oil Welcomes Martin Greaves as CTO
Oil Company, a producer of sustainable and high-performance base oils located in Pendleton, SC, is proud to announce that Martin Greaves, PhD has joined the company as Chief Technical Officer (CTO). Martin brings over 25 years of experience in technical leadership positions within the lubricant industry, with a strong background in inventing, developing, and commercialising novel synthetic base fluids and formulations. As a British national, Martin has held positions in the UK, Netherlands, USA, and Switzerland. He will be based in Baar, Switzerland.
VBASE®
“I’m delighted to be joining the VBASE team with its culture of innovation and customer centricity,” said Martin Greaves, CTO of VBASE Oil Company. “I’m
also excited to be collaborating with our partners in serving their needs for environmentally acceptable and sustainable lubricant solutions.”
“Martin’s extensive experience and technical leadership in the lubricant industry make him a valuable addition to the VBASE team,” said Jeff DiMaio, PhD, CEO of VBASE Oil Company. “We’re excited to have him on board and look forward to his contributions as we continue to drive innovation in sustainable and environmentally friendly lubricant solutions.”
www.vbaseoil.com
New UKLA Member UKLA is pleased to welcome LIQUI MOLY UK LTD as its newest member. LIQUI MOLY UK LTD, 1310 Solihull Parkway, Birmingham Business Park, Solihull, B37 7YB, United Kingdom
The beginnings of LIQUI MOLY reach back over 60 years; the company was founded in 1957. The first product was an oil additive that contains the solid lubricant molybdenum disulphide (MoS2), protecting the motor against wear.
https://www.liqui-moly.com/en/gb/
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LUBE MAGAZINE NO.174 APRIL 2023
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