Westlake Chemical Partners appoints Jean-Marc Gilson CEO; Chao family transitions to chairman roles

Westlake Chemical Partners LP

James Chao becomes Senior Chairman; Albert Chao becomes Executive Chairman of the General Partner.
Jean-Marc Gilson appointed President, CEO, and Director of Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLC, effective July 15, 2024.
Gilson also appointed President and CEO of Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK), the indirect parent.
Gilson previously served as President and CEO of Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation from April 2021 to April 2024.
Leadership change is part of a planned succession process with no sudden departures.

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Role change

Albert Chao

Executive Chairman of the Board of the General Partner

WLKP · Westlake Chemical Partners LP

Effective: 2024-07-15
Filed: July 15, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

Albert Chao, formerly the President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of the General Partner, transitioned to the position of Executive Chairman of the Board of the General Partner;

Appointed

Jean-Marc Gilson

President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of the General Partner

WLKP · Westlake Chemical Partners LP

Effective: 2024-07-15
Filed: July 15, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

Jean-Marc Gilson was appointed as the President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of the General Partner.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Albert Chao changed role as Executive Chairman of the Board of the General Partner at Westlake Chemical Partners LP.

Action: transitioned
Role: Executive Chairman of the Board of the General Partner

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Albert Chao, formerly the President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of the General Partner, transitioned to the position of Executive Chairman of the Board of the General Partner;

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Jean-Marc Gilson was appointed as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of the General Partner at Westlake Chemical Partners LP.

Action: appointed
Role: President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of the General Partner

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Jean-Marc Gilson was appointed as the President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of the General Partner.

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