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Kendra Smith

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Head of Talent & Learning at LyondellBasell
📍 Houston, Texas, United States

Kendra Smith is a global HR leader at LyondellBasell with over 15 years of experience in the energy sector. She specializes in talent management, organizational development, and culture transformation. She holds both a Bachelors and an M. B. A. from Texas A&M University.

Outside of work, Kendra is a passionate advocate for childhood cancer awareness, a cause deeply personal to her. She also champions women in science and maintains strong connections with her alma mater by participating in recruiting events and promoting its programs.

Her perspective on life and leadership was profoundly shaped by her sons successful battle with brain cancer.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Head of Talent & Learning
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
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Talent & Leadership
Her current global role focuses on talent management, leadership development, performance management, and transforming the company culture.
Childhood Cancer Awareness
A deeply personal cause for her, as her son is a brain cancer survivor. She uses her experience to raise awareness.
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Career

Work history

5-2023
Head of Talent & Learning
LyondellBasell
9-2022 - 5-2023
Human Resources Director
LyondellBasell
4-2020 - 9-2022
Director of Learning and Development
LyondellBasell
10-2017 - 6-2019
Human Resources Transformation, Upstream Lead
BP
8-2013 - 9-2017
HR Director
BP
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Education
2001 - 2003
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Texas A&M University
1995 - 1998
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Texas A&M University
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