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Westlake Corporation Appoints New Directors to its Board

  • Westlake Corporation elected Mr. Bhavesh V. "Bob" Patel & Mr. Jean-Marc Gilson to its board of directors effective February 20, 2026.
  • Mr. Patel, age 59, previously served as President of Standard Industries until June 2024 & held executive roles at W.R. Grace & Co. & LyondellBasell Industries NV.
  • Mr. Patel began his career at Chevron Corporation & Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, where he held senior leadership roles over approximately 20 years.
  • Mr. Patel currently serves on the boards of Air Products Chemicals, Inc. & the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas' Houston Branch.
  • Mr. Patel previously served on the boards of Halliburton Company & Union Pacific Corporation before stepping down in 2025 & 2021 respectively.
  • Mr. Patel holds a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from The Ohio State University & an M.B.A from Temple University.
  • Mr. Jean-Marc Gilson, Westlake's President & Chief Executive Officer, was elected to the board to enhance communication & strategic alignment between management & the board.
  • Westlake Corporation is a global manufacturer & supplier headquartered in Houston with operations in Asia, Europe, & North America.