Ram Kumar
About Ram Kumar
Ram Kumar is the General Manager of Value Chain Optimization at Chevron, with extensive experience in joint ventures, refining projects, and supply chain management in the Asia Pacific region.
Company
Ram Kumar is currently working at Chevron International Products as Director in Singapore. He also holds the position of General Manager, Products Supply & Trading (Asia Pacific) at Chevron USA Inc., Singapore Branch. Additionally, he is a Director at Star Petroleum Refining Company Limited in Thailand and the Lead Director from Chevron at Singapore Refining Company Pte Ltd.
Title
Ram Kumar's current title is General Manager - Value Chain Optimization. His role involves optimizing the value chain to ensure efficient and effective product delivery and supply chain management.
Education and Expertise
Ram Kumar completed his MBA in General Management from Rutgers University - Newark. He holds a B.Tech degree in Mechanical Engineering from Sri Venkateswara University College of Engineering. His high school studies focused on Maths, Physics & Chemistry at Govt. Junior College, Kurnool. His expertise spans JV governance, refining projects, supply chain optimization, strategic and business planning, retail and commercial pricing, logistics, storage solutions, and risk management in the energy sector.
Background
Ram Kumar has an extensive background in the energy sector with a significant tenure at Chevron, spanning multiple roles over several decades. He has held positions such as General Manager - Joint Ventures and Affiliates and Regional Manager - Asia Pacific Optimization. He has managed joint ventures and affiliates in Singapore and the Middle East, focusing on refining capabilities, risk management, and efficient product delivery from crude to customer.
Achievements
Ram Kumar has been pivotal in leading Asia Refining Development projects, focusing on enhancing refining capabilities in the region. He has contributed to Chevron's long-term growth and sustainability through strategic and business planning. His work in retail and commercial pricing has played a key role in setting competitive pricing strategies. His involvement in terminalling and storage has ensured efficient management of logistics and storage solutions for energy products.