- Examining how LyondellBasell incorporates diversity, equity, and inclusion into core business values, aligning it with essential standards like safety and operational excellence
- Discussing strategies for equitable hiring, performance evaluations, and promotion practices, ensuring that policies are designed to identify and remove biases
- Demonstrating the role of employee networks in fostering an inclusive community, supporting historically underrepresented groups, and promoting allyship and professional growth
Kyle Pierce
Chief DEI Officer
LyondellBasell
With 25 years of experience in the petrochemical and refining industry, Kyle Pierce has built a distinguished career spanning engineering, strategy, consulting, and commercial leadership. Currently serving as the Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Officer at LyondellBasell (LYB), Kyle is responsible for shaping and executing a global DEI strategy that fosters a culture of belonging, trust, and business excellence.
Kyle’s tenure at LYB has included pivotal roles in finance and strategy, where he served as a business consultant before advancing to Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Manager. In this role, he led transformative acquisitions and divestitures, including the acquisition of LYB’s India compounding businesses and the divestiture of key assets in France and Argentina—transactions that collectively generated over $500 million in value. He later transitioned to the refining sector, first as a Commercial Manager for feedstocks and then as Head of Crude Trading, where he played a strategic role in optimizing global supply chains.
As a business leader with a deep commitment to DEI, Kyle has been instrumental in integrating diversity and inclusion into core business strategies. Collaborating with global executives, People & Culture teams, and key stakeholders, he has successfully embedded DEI programs that drive workforce diversity, equitable opportunities, and inclusive leadership. His efforts in advancing DEI as a business imperative earned him the Outstanding Head of Diversity award from the Houston Business Journal in 2023.
Kyle holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, a Master of Business Administration, and a DEI certification, equipping him with the technical acumen, strategic insight, and leadership expertise to drive meaningful change.
