Robert Zellar
Business Development Manager
Plenary Speaker
Accelerating Change for a Sustainable Future
General Session II
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
11:55 a.m. to 12.25 p.m.
(see full conference schedule)
Presentation Description:
CPChem produces the building blocks for more than 70,000 products worldwide, and our products play a role in improving quality of life and helping create a more sustainable future. Since the launch of CPChem’s current sustainability strategy in 2021, the company has joined a global call to action by expanding sustainability focused initiatives and setting targets designed to aid in the protection of the planet while maintaining the organization’s established reputation of safety and reliability. Come to learn about CPChem’s goals, initiatives, investments and collaborations that are helping to accelerate progress towards a more sustainable future
Speaker Biography:
Rob has been part of the petrochemical industry for nearly 30 years and developed a passion for building relationships and commercializing new products. He is the Business Development Manager for Chevron Phillips Chemical (CPChem), responsible for strategy development and growth of the Marlex® Anew™ circular polyethylene product line. Rob earned his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1994. He began his career with Arco Chemical in 1994, then moved to Chevron Chemical in 1997, and has worked for CPChem since 2000 in Engineering, Operations, Business Analytics, Product Management and Sales. He currently lives in Houston, Texas with his wife, four children and two dogs.