Alan Del Paggio

Dr. Del Paggio received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Purdue University in 1982 and his PhD in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of California Berkeley in 1986.  Dr. Del Paggio joined Shell Research in Houston, exploring new catalysts and operating systems to economically process heavy ‘opportunity’ crudes and various residues derived from them immediately upon completion of his graduate studies.  In 1990 he moved into Research Management with responsibilities in Petrochemicals and finally transitioned to a full commercial role in 1995.  Dr. Del Paggio has led a number of small global business units prior to being tasked with the creation of new ones for CRI Catalyst Company.  The most recent business unit, created in September of 2006, is Upstream & Renewables which is turning out to be both challenging and rewarding.