Bill Shilei Chen

Bill Shilei Chen is an experienced business leader currently serving as the Managing Director for Roquette in China since April 2025. Prior to this role, Bill was the Senior Director for Asia Commercial at Ascend Performance Materials from August 2020 to April 2025, overseeing a substantial business portfolio with a turnover of up to US$1 billion in various chemical products. Bill's extensive tenure at Solvay from August 2004 to August 2020 included roles such as Global Business Director, Managing Director for Australia, General Manager of an electronic materials unit, Business Director for the Corporate Battery Platform, and Sales Marketing Manager, demonstrating a broad expertise in specialty chemicals and strategic business development. Early career experience includes positions at General Motors, Sumitomo Chemical, and Celanese, contributing to a well-rounded skill set in production management and financial analysis. Educational qualifications include an MBA and a Master of Engineering from Northwestern University, and a Bachelor's degree in Polymer Engineering from Sichuan University.