Eric Kramer

About Eric Kramer

With over 20 years of leadership experience in the energy industry, I am a strategic leader currently leading business operations for the Advanced Refining Technologies (ART) joint venture. ART is a global leader in hydroprocessing catalysts, providing innovative solutions to the refining industry. My core competencies include strategic and operational leadership, analytical skills, people management, and cross-functional collaborations which enable me to drive growth, efficiency, and profitability for the business.In my current role as the Senior Director of Business Management, I have accountability for $700 M in revenue including all aspects of business operations, from manufacturing and supply chain to planning and budgeting. I work closely with other senior leadership to develop and implement business strategies that align with ART\'s vision and mission. I also manage and coach cross-functional teams, ensuring successful execution of initiatives and high-performance culture. Additionally, I build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders such as clients, vendors, regulators, and partners. Some of my key achievements include leading the development and execution of a business transformation increasing profitability by $50M, and establishing the vision for future catalyst manufacturing. I am passionate about developing people and business insights that drive actionable and sustainable strategies.

Experience

1. Senior Director, Business Management, Art

   Chevron

   Oct 2022 — Present · Richmond, CA, US

   As a direct report of the Managing Director, manage end-to-end business operations, including manufacturing, supply chain, and strategic planning- Align with senior leadership including the Board of Directors to develop and execute business strategies resulting in a 15% increase in revenue, while improving operational efficiency by 9%, and enhanced profitability by 300%- Lead Product Management, Demand Planning, and Business Analytics departments for the ART business, achieving a 14% boost in product efficiency and an 18% decrease in operational costs, yielding a $100M/year profitability enhancement- Lead cross-functional teams, providing guidance, coaching, and support to drive alignment with business objectives and successfully execute initiatives- Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and internal departments, to drive collaboration and achieve business goals.

Education

• Emory University - Goizueta Business School

  MBA

  2005 — 2007

• University of California, Santa Cruz

  BA, Business Management Economics and Psychology

  1998 — 2000

Skills

• Business Process Improvement
• Forecasting
• Analysis
• Business Development
• Regulatory Compliance
• Operational Excellence
• Leadership
• Competitive Analysis
• Demand Forecasting
• Risk Management
• Project Management
• Energy
• Strategy
• Business Analysis
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Business Strategy
• Microsoft Excel
• Process Improvement
• Renewable Energy
• Strategy Development
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Project Planning
• Financial Analysis
• Microsoft Office
• Business Intelligence
• Management Consulting
• Biofuels
• Change Management
• Carbon Markets
• Strategic Planning
• Budgeting & Cost Reduction
• Budgets
• Financial Modeling
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Data Analysis
• Management