Chevron Oronite has announced the appointment of Laurent Jumelle as President of Chevron Oronite, effective December 16, 2025. Jumelle succeeds Cary Knuth who has assumed the role of Vice President of Specialty Sales in Chevron.
“I am honored to lead Chevron Oronite at a time of exciting opportunities and transformation in the additives industry,” said Laurent Jumelle, President, Chevron Oronite. “Our focus will remain on delivering innovative, value-driven solutions that help our customers succeed in a rapidly evolving market. By leveraging our global expertise and strong partnerships, we will continue to drive growth and create long-term value.”
Based in Rueil-Malmaison, France, Jumelle received his Chemical Engineering degree from Ecole Supérieure de Chimie Physique Électronique de Lyon, France, and his Master of Science degree in Organic Chemistry from the University of Notre Dame, Indiana. He joined Chevron in 1995 as a Product Specialist and has held numerous positions of increasing responsibility during his career with Chevron. Most recently, Jumelle was the General Manager, Sales & Marketing – Europe, Midde East & Africa.
About Chevron Oronite
Chevron Oronite is a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of fuel and lubricant additives, helping provide solutions to customers globally. Headquartered in San Ramon, California, Chevron Oronite maintains regional offices in Houston (Americas Region), Paris (Europe-Africa-Middle East Region), and Singapore (Asia-Pacific Region); operates manufacturing sites in Belle Chasse, Louisiana (USA), Gonfreville (France), Singapore, Ningbo (China) and Mauá (Brazil); an affiliated blending and shipping plant in Omaezaki, Japan; technology centers in the USA, France, the Netherlands, Japan and China and has interests in additive companies operating in other locations, including India.
