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2017 AIChE Gala

December 6, 2017 - 6:30pm
Essex House, New York

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Inspiring The Next Generation of Engineers

The 2017 AIChE Gala recognized companies and their leaders for inspiring the next generation of engineers.

Funds raised will support programs to diversify, strengthen and retain undergraduate engineering students and improve pre-college STEM education.


Honoring:

Bhavesh V. (Bob) Patel

May 17, 2017
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Management Board
LyondellBasell

Bhavesh V. (Bob) Patel is chief executive officer and chairman of the management board of LyondellBasell, one of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies in the world.

Jack Futcher

August 28, 2017
President & Chief Operating Officer
Bechtel Group, Inc.

Jack Futcher is president and chief operating officer of Bechtel Group, Inc. He is responsible for the management, and oversight of Bechtel’s global operations, is chairman of the operating committee, and a member of the company’s board of directors.

Gala Dinner Chairs:

Andreas C. Kramvis

November 20, 2015
Operating Partner
AEA Investors LP

Andreas joined AEA Investors LP in 2017 as an Operating Partner focusing on value-added industrial products.

Lynne M. Lachenmyer

August 3, 2017
Vice President
Exxon Mobil Corporation

Lynne Lachenmyer is Vice President, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Dallas, Texas.

Jeff Sipes

September 14, 2017
Principal Vice President Marketing and Business Development
Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals

Jeff Sipes is the manager of Marketing and Business Development for Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals based in Houston, Texas.

John Televantos

November 20, 2015
Senior Partner
Arsenal Capital Partners

John Televantos is a Senior Partner at Arsenal Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on the Specialty Industrial and Healthcare sectors.

Gavin P. Towler

December 1, 2015
Corporate Chief Scientist, Sustainability Technologies
Honeywell

Dr. Gavin Towler is the Corporate Chief Scientist, Sustainability Technologies of Honeywell Performance Materials Technologies.

S.Shariq Yosufzai & Brian James

November 20, 2015
Vice President, Global Diversity (Retired)
Chevron Corporation

Doing a World of Good Medal

The Doing a World of Good Medal will be presented to S. Shariq Yosufzai for his outstanding leadership in creating a more equitable, diverse and inclusive profession. The Doing a World of Good Medal recognizes the achievements of an engineer whose work has had a positive impact on society and the world.