Chris Schmidt is an accomplished marketing and product strategy leader with deep expertise in circularity, sustainability, and brand management. As Senior Strategy Manager for Value Proposition in Circular & Low Carbon Solutions at LyondellBasell, he leads the development of consumer insight-driven innovation and value propositions that advance the company’s ambitious goal of producing 2 million tons of recycled and renewable polymers by 2030. Prior to this, he held strategic brand roles at Kimberly-Clark, Kraft Heinz, and DuPont, where he led high-impact cross-functional initiatives across innovation, lifecycle management, and marketing strategy. With over a decade of experience spanning B2B and B2C markets, Chris brings a unique blend of analytical rigor, stakeholder alignment, and storytelling to deliver growth and sustainability. He holds an MBA with distinction from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and a BA from Northwestern University. Chris is passionate about building sustainable solutions that connect brands with purpose and measurable impact.