Philippe Brechot
About Philippe Brechot
Philippe Brechot is a Global Product Manager at ExxonMobil with over 30 years of experience in the petroleum industry, specializing in research, refinery, and customer technical support.
Current Role as Global Product Manager
Philippe Brechot is currently serving as a Global Product Manager at ExxonMobil. In his role, he leverages over 30 years of industry experience to manage and develop various product lines. His responsibilities include overseeing the advancement and marketing of industrial, automotive, and marine lubricants, as well as base stocks and asphalts. His extensive background in petroleum and chemistry contributes to his ability to manage global product strategies effectively.
Past Experience at ExxonMobil
Philippe Brechot has held multiple significant positions at ExxonMobil throughout his career, demonstrating a steady progression in responsibility and influence. From 2012 to 2013, he was the Americas Technology Manager in Fairfax, Virginia, where he guided technological initiatives. Between 2010 and 2012, he served as Global Strategic Projects Advisor, also in Fairfax. His earlier roles include Customer Technical Support Manager for Europe, Africa, and the Middle East (2006-2010), and Technical Support Laboratory Manager for the same regions (2000-2006), both based in Notre Dame de Gravenchon, France. Each position showcased his capacity for leadership in technical and strategic realms.
Transition into Management Roles
Philippe Brechot’s early career at ExxonMobil saw him in pivotal research and technical positions before transitioning into management roles. From 1997 to 2000, he served as the Industrial Lubricants Research Section Head in Notre Dame de Gravenchon, reflecting his growing expertise in industrial oil formulations. Prior to that, he led the Gas Engine and Marine Research Program from 1993 to 1995 in Paulsboro, New Jersey. These roles underscore his depth of experience in research and development within the petroleum sector.
Educational Background in Chemistry and Petroleum Engineering
Philippe Brechot holds a robust educational foundation in chemistry and petroleum engineering. He achieved a Post-Doctorate in Chemistry from Colorado State University (1988-1990). His studies at IFP School led to a Doctorat en Chimie focusing on chimie organimétallique et sciences pétrolières (1986-1988) and a DEA in sciences pétrolières (1985-1986). Earlier, he completed a Maitrise de chimie in organic chemistry from Universite Orsay (1981-1985). This diverse educational background paved the way for his extensive career in the petroleum industry.
Industry Experience in Research, Refinery, and Technical Support
With over three decades of experience, Philippe Brechot has an extensive background in research, refinery operations, and customer technical support. His experience spans across various technical and managerial roles within ExxonMobil, focusing on advancing product technology and customer support for industrial, automotive, and marine lubricants. This experience equips him with a deep understanding of both the technical and operational aspects of the petroleum industry.