Paul Bjacek is the global head of Worley Insights at Worley Ltd. in Houston, where he writes, presents, and consults on strategic industry issues. He previously served as Accenture’s North American director of thought leadership and global director of resources research, as well as world petrochemical director at Stanford Research Institute. He has also led business analysis for Chevron Chemical Co. LLC. With more than 30 years’ experience in chemicals, energy, minerals, and metals, he has conducted in-person presentations and projects in more than 30 countries. He holds a BS in chemistry and business from the University of Scranton and an MS from the London School of Economics and Political Science.