Dean Gilbert
About Dean Gilbert
Dean Gilbert is the General Manager at Chevron in New Zealand, with extensive experience in various leadership roles within Chevron and Caltex across the Asia-Pacific region.
Current Role at Chevron
Dean Gilbert serves as the General Manager at Chevron in New Zealand. In this role, he leads a team comprising six direct reports and oversees a wider staff of 96. Responsible for managing the financial aspects of the operations, he handles a budget of US$3 billion. Additionally, his duties include overseeing the purchase of raw materials, refinement processes, and the management of finished products.
Previous Roles at Chevron
Dean Gilbert has an extensive history with Chevron, having held various managerial positions. He previously served as Manager - Special Projects - Lubricants AP in Singapore from 2012 to 2013. From 2009 to 2011, he was General Manager, Lubricants - Philippines. Prior to that, he held the role of Regional Marketing Manager - Asia Pacific in Singapore from 2006 to 2009.
Career at Caltex
Before his tenure at Chevron, Dean Gilbert worked at Caltex in several important roles. He was the General Manager, Lubricants - New Zealand from 2004 to 2006, and Director of Star Service Stations from 2002 to 2003. Additionally, he worked on the Chevron Texaco Merger Project Team in the USA in 2001 and served as Country Merchandise Manager in both Thailand (1999-2000) and New Zealand (1995-1998).
Education and Professional Development
Dean Gilbert holds a Diploma in Direct Marketing from the New Zealand Direct Marketing Association, completed in 1992. This educational foundation has contributed significantly to his marketing and managerial capabilities throughout his career.
Leadership and Committees
Dean Gilbert is an active member of Chevron's Asia-Pacific Leadership Team and participates in various leadership groups. These include the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Committee, Remuneration Committee, Credit Board, Audit Committee, and Health and Safety Committee. His involvement in these committees underscores his commitment to organizational governance and strategic oversight.