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Razi D.

Chief Data & Architecture Officer

LyondellBasellHouston, Texas, United States

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Experience25+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

With over 24 years of management and leadership experience across global organizations, I am a seasoned and strategic transformational leader with execution experience at Fortune 50. I lead digital transformation and innovation strategy, leveraging my skills in enterprise data, architecture, business analytics, organizational design and change management. My mission is to deliver data-driven business solutions that enable business capabilities, optimize processes, and drive results. I have a proven track record of architecting and executing multiple advanced analytics solutions that have generated significant savings, insights, and value for the organization. I have exceptional skills in building and leading global teams, implementing complex programs, solving challenging problems, and partnering with business stakeholders and industry peers. I am passionate about championing digital technologies, fostering a culture of innovation, and empowering my team to excel.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Nov 2024–Present· 1 yr 10 mos
    • Chief Data and Architecture OfficerCurrent
      Oct 2025–Present
    • Head of Digital, Global Corporate Functions
      Nov 2024–Oct 2025
  • Nov 2021–Nov 2024· 3 yrs
    • Global Director, Data & Insights, Business Services
      Nov 2021–Nov 2024
  • Feb 2013–Nov 2021· 8 yrs 9 mos
    • Upstream Digital Transformation and Innovation Executive
      Feb 2013–Nov 2021
  • Jun 2012–Oct 2012· 4 mos
    • Leader, BI Strategy
      Jun 2012–Oct 2012
  • 2011–2013· 2 yrs
    • Manager, Business Analytics and Information Mgmt.
      2011–2013
  • 2011–2012· 1 yr
    • Manager, Master Data Management
      2011–2012
  • Jul 2007–Oct 2011· 4 yrs 3 mos
    • Global BI Solutions Manager
      Jul 2007–Oct 2011
  • Jul 2007–Apr 2011· 3 yrs 9 mos
    • Senior Analytics & BI Architect
      Jul 2007–Apr 2011
    • Business Intelligence Technical Lead
      Jul 2007–Apr 2011
  • 2006–2007· 1 yr
    • Senior Architect, Analytics and Data Management
      2006–2007
  • 2001–2006· 5 yrs
    • Lead, Global Business Intelligence
      2001–2006

Education

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Business Administration and Management, General

Mays Business School - Texas A&M University

BBA

Management Information Systems

University of Oklahoma - Price College of Business

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Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Enterprise ArchitectureProject ManagementOil & Gas IndustryAgile MethodologiesLeadershipBusiness AnalyticsData StandardsPredictive AnalyticsData ProfilingMetadata ManagementData WarehousingEnergyStrategyBusiness StrategyEnterprise DataData StrategiesUpstream Oil & GasData ArchitectureData GovernanceIT Strategy