Victor Ortega shares his global career journey from Spain to Germany, Baytown, and back, working in chemical engineering and plant leadership roles. Covestro’s Baytown site produces key materials used in everyday products like foams, coatings, and plastics, supporting over 2,100 workers. Victor highlights industry challenges like global competition and labor shortages but is optimistic about U.S. innovation and talent. Covestro is committed to sustainability—aiming for climate neutrality by 2035—and gives back through community volunteering and local partnerships.

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Produced in the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Podcast Studio, sponsored by Chevron Pasadena Refinery. Sound sponsored by Apache Industrial.

Thank you, Host Chad Burke for another great episode!

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