WLKP · Westlake Chemical Partners LP

Westlake Chemical Partners LP announced a planned succession for its top financial role. Jonathan H. Baksht, age 51, will assume the positions of Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and director of the General Partner on June 15, 2026. He succeeds M. Steven Bender, who is retiring from his role as EVP and CFO and from the Board of Directors, transitioning to a Special Advisor role until his retirement at the end of the year. Mr. Baksht joins from Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc., where he served as EVP and CFO. His prior experience includes CFO roles at Pactiv Evergreen Inc. and Valaris Limited, as well as positions at Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Andersen Consulting. The appointment was announced in a press release issued on April 20, 2026.