Chris Conrad
Commercial General Manager
Keynote Speaker
Resilience in Motion: Leading through Challenge and Change
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
8:50 a.m. to 9:35 p.m.
(see full conference schedule)
Presentation Description:
Explore how organizations can adapt and thrive in times of disruption with Chris Conrad, General Manager of Shell Polymers. Drawing on Shell’s experience navigating challenging business environments, pandemic-era difficulties and the evolving demands of sustainability, Conrad will share practical insights into institutional flexibility, strategic decision-making and customer collaboration that will offer attendees concepts for navigating change in today’s plastics industry.
Speaker Biography:
Chris Conrad serves as the Commercial General Manager for Shell Polymers, where he leads the commercial strategy and delivery for Shell’s North American polyethylene business.
With more than 20 years of experience in the polymers industry, Chris brings a unique blend of technical and commercial expertise, having held roles across manufacturing, research and development, sales, marketing and business leadership. Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Michigan State University and an MBA from the University of Houston.