Bob Patel
He is chief executive officer of Sempra Infrastructure, which develops, builds, operates and invests in energy infrastructure. He previously was president of Standard Industries, a privately held global industrial company, and he served seven years as CEO of LyondellBasell, one of the world's largest plastics and chemicals companies.
For more than 20 years, Patel has held leadership positions of increasing responsibility around the globe at Chevron Corporation and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company.
Patel serves on the board of Air Products, and on The Ohio State University College of Engineering External Advisory Council and the Temple University Fox School of Business Board of Visitors.
He earned a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering from The Ohio State University and a master of business administration degree from Temple.