Westlake Corp. Appoints New CEO and CFO

TL;DR

Westlake Corp. has new CEO Albert Chao and CFO Douglas Wood starting April 1st.

AI Summary

Westlake Corp. announced on March 30, 2026, the appointment of Albert Chao as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2026. He will also serve as President and Chief Executive Officer. The company also announced the appointment of Douglas L. Wood as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective April 1, 2026. These changes follow the previously announced retirement of E. L. "Ed" Blanda as CEO.

Why It Matters

This filing details a significant leadership transition at Westlake Corp., with the appointment of a new CEO and CFO, which could impact the company's strategic direction and financial performance.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — Leadership changes can introduce uncertainty regarding future strategy and execution, potentially affecting investor confidence.

Key Players & Entities

• Westlake Corp. (company) — Company making the announcement
• Albert Chao (person) — Appointed Chief Executive Officer and President
• Douglas L. Wood (person) — Appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
• E. L. "Ed" Blanda (person) — Retiring Chief Executive Officer
• March 30, 2026 (date) — Period of Report
• April 1, 2026 (date) — Effective date of appointments

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Filing Documents

• d129281d8k.htm (8-K) — 25KB
• 0001193125-26-139007.txt ( ) — 170KB
• wlk-20260330.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 4KB
• wlk-20260330_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 13KB
• wlk-20260330_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 22KB
• wlk-20260330_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 14KB
• d129281d8k_htm.xml (XML) — 5KB

From the Filing

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): March 30, 2026 Westlake Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-32260 76-0346924 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 2801 Post Oak Boulevard , Suite 600 Houston , Texas 77056 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (713) 960-9111 Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock WLK The New York Stock Exchange 1.625% Senior Notes due 2029 WLK 29 The New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. Item5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On March 30, 2026, in connection with the upcoming retirement of Robert F. Buesinger, Executive Vice President, Performance & Essential Materials Segment Head of Westlake Corporation (the "Company"), the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board") approved the transition of Mr. Buesinger to the role of Special Advisor to the President of the Company, effective as of April 2, 2026. In connection with the transition, the Board appointed Brian Powers as Senior Vice President, Performance & Essential Materials Segment Head of the Company, effective as of April 2, 2026. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. WESTLAKE CORPORATION Date: April 2, 2026 By: /s/ L. Benjamin Ederington L. Benjamin Ederington Executive Vice President, Legal and External Affairs

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