Stephen Babb
About Stephen Babb
Stephen Babb is the Downstream Business Integration Leader, Leap at Chevron in San Ramon, California, with over two decades of experience in various leadership roles within the company.
Current Role at Chevron
Stephen Babb is currently serving as the Downstream Business Integration Leader for Leap at Chevron, based in San Ramon, California. In this role, he focuses on integrating business processes and strategies within Chevron’s downstream operations.
Previous Roles at Chevron
Stephen Babb has held various significant positions at Chevron over the past two decades. From 2015 to 2018, he was the Manager of Downstream Service Centers. Prior to that, he was the District Sales Manager for Northern California, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska from 2012 to 2015. From 2010 to 2012, he served as the Advisor to the President of Lubricants. Between 2007 and 2010, he held the position of Asia Pacific Sales Manager for Lubricants, and from 2006 to 2007, he worked as the Operational Excellence Coordinator for Latin America. His tenure at Chevron also includes roles such as President and District Sales Manager for the Eastern Caribbean (2004-2006) and Asset Manager for Latin America (2002-2003).
Educational Background
Stephen Babb earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Thunderbird School of Global Management between 1996 and 1998. He also studied Mandarin Chinese for a year at the Taipei Language Institute from 1995 to 1996. In 1992, he undertook studies in French at the University of Paris I: Panthéon - Sorbonne. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and French from William & Mary, obtained between 1989 and 1993.
International Experience and Language Skills
Stephen Babb has a rich international educational background, having studied in the United States, France, and Taiwan. He is proficient in both Mandarin Chinese and French, which complements his professional experience in various global markets.
Expertise in ERP Transformation
Stephen Babb has extensive experience in ERP transformation, particularly in serving as a liaison between senior commercial management and IT. This expertise has enabled him to effectively integrate new enterprise resource planning processes and systems within large organizational frameworks.