Nova Chemicals hires industry veteran to replace retiring CEO
By CP STAFF
Industry Energy Manufacturing BP Chemicals manufacturing Nova Chemicals30-year BP veteran Lusi Sierra joins the Calgary-based operator of plastic resin and chemical manufacturing plants Aug. 1.
CALGARY — Nova Chemicals Corp. has appointed a veteran petrochemical industry executive to replace CEO Todd Karran, who previously announced his retirement.
The Calgary-based operator of plastic resin and chemical manufacturing plants in Alberta, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Louisiana says Luis Sierra will join the company effective Aug. 1.
It says Sierra has had a 30-year career at BP Plc, most recently as CEO of BP’s aromatic chemicals business, with operations in the US, China, Belgium, Indonesia and Taiwan.
Last week, BP announced it would sell its remaining chemical businesses, including its aromatics assets, for $5 billion to UK-based Ineos, part of a strategy to shore up its financial strength and transition away from being a traditional oil company.
Nova Chemicals is wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Co. of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Chairman Musabbeh Al Kaabi says Sierra has been asked to help the company take on challenges posed by the current economic situation and drive its next development phase.
