Badri Athreya
About Badri Athreya
Badri Athreya is the Global Technology Portfolio Manager at ExxonMobil, overseeing technology strategy and portfolio development for Polyolefins, Elastomers, and Resins products.
Global Technology Portfolio Manager at ExxonMobil
Badri Athreya has been serving as the Global Technology Portfolio Manager at ExxonMobil since 2022, based in Baytown, Texas, United States. In this role, he manages global teams focused on the development of Polyolefins, Elastomers, and Resins products. He is responsible for the technology strategy and portfolio development on a global level, engaging strategically with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to drive innovation and efficiency.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Before assuming his current position, Badri Athreya held multiple roles at ExxonMobil. He worked as the Olefins Commercial Manager from 2020 to 2022 in Spring, TX, United States. Prior to that, he was the Polymers Sales Manager from 2017 to 2020, the Polymers Business Planner from 2016 to 2017, and the Polymers Global Demand Planner from 2014 to 2016, all based in the Houston, Texas area. Each of these roles built upon his expertise in the polymer and petrochemical industries.
Career at Caterpillar Inc.
Badri Athreya spent a significant portion of his early career at Caterpillar Inc. From 2006 to 2009, he was a Senior Research and Development Engineer in Peoria, Illinois, United States. He advanced to the position of Engineering Team Leader from 2009 to 2014, also based in Peoria, Illinois Area. His work at Caterpillar Inc. involved leading teams in advanced engineering projects and contributing to the company's R&D initiatives.
Educational Background
Badri Athreya has an extensive educational background. He earned an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, studying from 2011 to 2014. He achieved a PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Computational Science and Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 2002 to 2006. Additionally, he holds an MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder, completed from 2000 to 2002. His undergraduate studies in Mechanical Engineering were completed at Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) from 1996 to 2000.