Chris Schmidt is the North American Value Proposition Strategy Manager for the Circular and Low Carbon Solutions business of LyondellBasell. As one of the world’s largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, LyondellBasell develops, manufactures and markets high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare.

With a background in quantitative market research, and both B2B and B2C marketing, Chris brings a unique ability to identify and distill key insights and translate those into actionable takeaways to create impactful brand and product strategies. At LyondellBasell, he is responsible for driving the commercial strategy for the Circular and Low Carbon Solutions business, leads the value discovery process for new products and solutions, and manages the value proposition of LyondellBasell’s Circulen brand of recycled and bio-renewable polymers in North America.

With a BA from Northwestern University and an MBA from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, Chris previous experience includes quantitative market research at Euromonitor International, leading the North American regional marketing team at DuPont’s food ingredients business, and channel and brand management roles at KraftHeinz and Kimberly-Clark.