Larry Somma

Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Americas Styrenics

Larry Somma is Vice President - Chief Financial Officer. He was appointed to the position in 2024. Mr. Somma has more than 35 years of experience in various finance and treasury roles of increasing responsibility, including 8 years at LyondellBasell as Vice President - Corporate Treasurer and then Vice President - Finance Strategy and Transformation, where he led a team of over 450 professionals implementing initiatives including digital transformation, automation, data analytics, and FP&A process improvement. More recently, Mr. Somma has served as Chief Financial Officer of Purecycle Technologies since 2021, including leadership of human resources, procurement, information technology and enterprise risk management. He holds a B.S. and M.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University and an MBA in Finance from the University of Buffalo. Outside of professional life, Mr. Somma is an accomplished endurance athlete, having completed more than 35 marathons and Ironman triathlons.

Main Day Two - Wednesday, September 17, 2025

3:15 PM The Role of Finance in Driving Innovation: Cultivating a Culture of Change

In today's dynamic business environment, CFOs must be at the forefront of innovation, not just as stewards of financial performance but as catalysts for transformative change. This session will delve into how finance leaders can cultivate a culture of innovation that aligns with organizational goals and propels sustainable growth.

 

•                Gain insights on how to effectively link financial metrics with innovation objectives organization.

•                Collaborate on advanced methodologies for quantifying the return on investment of innovation initiatives

•                Make informed decisions that balance risk and reward in pursuit of strategic advancement.

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Larry.

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