Plains All American Pipeline (PAA) announced the appointment of Dean Liollio as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective October 2, 2026. This leadership change follows the resignation of Chris Chandler, who will depart the company on the same day to pursue other interests.

Key Details

  • New Appointment: Dean Liollio, formerly SVP of Special Projects, will assume the role of EVP and COO.
  • Executive Departure: Chris Chandler, the previous EVP and COO, resigned effective October 2, 2026, with no disagreements cited.
  • Compensation Package: Mr. Liollio's compensation includes a $625,000 annual base salary, a 150% annual bonus target, and a long-term incentive grant of 150,000 phantom units.