Samuel Chong
About Samuel Chong
Samuel Chong is the Asia Pacific Assistant Commercial Manager for Xylenes & Glycols at ExxonMobil, where he manages customer relationships and oversees negotiation performance for the Orthoxylene Contract Price.
Current Position at ExxonMobil
Samuel Chong currently holds the position of Asia Pacific Assistant Commercial Manager, Xylenes & Glycols at ExxonMobil. He has been in this role since 2017, based in Singapore. His responsibilities include managing relationships with key customers in regions like China, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia. He plays a significant role in negotiating the monthly Orthoxylene Contract Price (OXCP) and participates in the weekly Aromatics and Glycols Short Range Optimization Team meetings, contributing market insights to aid decision-making.
Previous Experience at Koch-Glitsch
Before joining ExxonMobil, Samuel Chong worked at Koch-Glitsch. He served as a Technical Sales Manager from 2016 to 2017 and as a Technical Sales Engineer from 2013 to 2016. His role included technical sales responsibilities, providing technical solutions and support to clients. His experience at Koch-Glitsch allowed him to further develop his expertise in technical sales and customer relationship management.
Early Career at Merck
Samuel Chong began his career at Merck, where he was employed as a Process Engineer from 2012 to 2013, and prior to that, as a Project Engineer from 2011 to 2012. In these roles, he focused on process engineering and project management tasks, gaining a solid foundation in engineering processes and project execution. This early experience provided a strong technical foundation that he has built upon in his subsequent roles.
Chemical Engineering Education
Samuel Chong studied Chemical Engineering at the University of Adelaide, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree from 2009 to 2010. His academic background in Chemical Engineering has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of engineering principles and practices, which he has applied throughout his professional career in various technical and managerial roles.