Shinichi Yanagi
About Shinichi Yanagi
Shinichi Yanagi is a Customer Technical Support professional at Chevron in Tokyo, with over two decades of experience in lubricants technology, focusing on quality assurance and product integrity.
Current Role at Chevron
Shinichi Yanagi is currently serving as Customer Technical Support at Chevron in Tokyo, Japan. In his current role, he acts as a technology liaison to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the automotive, heavy-duty truck, and construction sectors. His extensive experience in automotive lubricants technology assists him in providing exceptional technical support and ensures that all customer needs are met efficiently.
Previous Role at BP
Shinichi Yanagi served as Product Manager & QA/PI North Asia in the Lubricants Technology division at BP from 2007 to 2016. During this period, he was based in Tokyo, Japan, and focused on quality assurance and product integrity within the North Asia region. He managed product lifecycle processes, including product qualification and auditing, providing a robust framework for maintaining high standards in lubricant technology.
Role at Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd
Before joining BP, Shinichi Yanagi worked as a Research Chemist at Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd from 1999 to 2006. His tenure in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, spanned seven years, during which he honed his skills in research and development within the field of lubricants. His role involved working on diverse projects related to the chemistry of automotive lubricants, and he gained significant expertise in the manufacturing process, crucial for his later positions.
Educational Background
Shinichi Yanagi holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree from Kyoto University. He completed his Bachelor's in Engineering Chemistry from 1993 to 1997. He further pursued a Master’s degree in Energy and Hydrocarbon Chemistry at the Graduate School of Engineering from 1997 to 1999. This strong academic background laid a solid foundation for his subsequent career in the field of lubricants technology.