Bringing the World's Best Refineries Lessons Home

Presentation delivered at World Refining Association's 2026 NARTC conference in Houston, Texas by Solomon's Vice President, Sustainability & Strategic Insights, Paul Cannizzo.

About Paul Cannizzo - Vice President, Sustainability & Strategic Insights

Paul Cannizzo has more than 35 years of experience in the oil industry. He is a Chemical Engineer with an MBA and extensive experience in Planning and Optimization, Logistics, Strategic Plan Development, and Mergers & Acquisitions. During his career, Mr. Cannizzo has worked for Super Majors, Independent Refiners, and Consultants on projects in North and South America, The Middle East, Europe, and Asia. Mr. Cannizzo has a proven track record of delivering results as a Refinery Process Engineer, Director of Planning and Economics, Director of Strategy and Business Development, and Asset Development Engineer. Since November of 2020 he has worked for HSB Solomon Associates as Vice President, Sustainability and Strategic Insights.

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