Sawchuk

Robert Sawchuk

Senior Consultant and Project Manager

Chemicals | Oil and Gas | Due Diligence | Advanced Recycling

Robert has over 30 years of experience in the chemicals industry, with expertise in petrochemicals, refining, and advanced recycling. He has a proven track record of leading commercial organizations, engaging clients to generate results, and building strong relationships at all client organization levels. Robert has experience negotiating and executing commercial agreements for supply and product sales, 3PL services and transportation, and mergers & acquisitions – both domestically and internationally. Robert has worked as a Senior Advisor and Project Manager with several PLG clients, primarily in the areas of due diligence and supply chain optimization.

Robert’s long-tenured career with BASF included managing its largest North American joint venture company ($4B P&L), international business management ($250MM P&L), and strategic planning. Robert is the founder/co-founder of two companies, including an advanced plastic recycling company. Robert is a chemist with a master’s in business administration. He has been a professional speaker and panelist at several prominent industry events.

EXPERIENCE

  • Co-Founder and CEO, 245Recycle LLC
  • Founder and President, Petrochemical Strategies, LLC
  • Leadership Roles, BASF Corp./BASF SE
    • Director, JV Strategy
    • Director & LLC Company Representative, BASF TOTAL Petrochemicals
    • Global Marketing/Business Manager, Acrylic Monomers & Superabsorbent Polymers
    • Manager, Strategic Planning & Research – Polymers, Dispersions, Paper Chemicals NAFTA