Kevin Pendleton
About Kevin Pendleton
Kevin Pendleton is a Senior Analyst in the Petrochemicals Market at Chevron in Houston, Texas, with extensive experience in refinery supply, optimization, and market analysis.
Professional Title and Current Role
Kevin Pendleton currently holds the position of Senior Analyst, Petrochemicals Market at Chevron, based in Houston, Texas, United States. In this role, he is responsible for developing internal short-term to long-term views on market fundamentals and pricing for various commodity chemicals markets. His role involves leveraging his extensive expertise in petrochemicals and refinery supply and optimization.
Professional Experience at Chevron
Kevin Pendleton has an extensive background at Chevron. Prior to his current role as Senior Analyst, Petrochemicals Market, he served as Trading Commercial Analyst from 2019 to 2020. Both roles are based in Houston, Texas, where he has contributed significantly to the company’s market analysis and trading strategies.
Previous Roles in Oil and Gas Industry
Kevin Pendleton has held numerous strategic roles in the oil and gas industry over the years. At BHP, he served as Principal, Oil Analysis from 2017 to 2018. At ConocoPhillips, he held various director-level positions including Director, Downstream Analysis - Chief Economist's Office (2014-2016) and Director -- Analysis and Crude Quality (2010-2012). During his tenure at Phillips 66, he was Director, Central US Crude Supply (2013-2014) and Director -- Optimization, Improvement & Analysis (2012-2013). His early career included significant roles at ExxonMobil in various capacities including Global Industry Analyst and Marine Transportation Optimization Analyst.
Educational Background
Kevin Pendleton has an accomplished educational background. He holds an MBA from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, where he studied Strategy and Marketing. Additionally, he earned a Master of Engineering Management, focusing on Operations and Supply Chain, and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, both from Northwestern University. His comprehensive educational qualifications provide a strong foundation for his analytical roles in the petrochemicals market.
Skills and Expertise
Kevin Pendleton is recognized for his strong communication and presentation skills. His extensive experience encompasses refinery supply and optimization, manufacturing management, and scenario planning. Over the years, he has consistently been recognized for his ability to develop people and contribute to their professional growth. His expertise is backed by years of strategic roles in leading companies within the oil and gas industry.