Kevin Robles to lead Invista global operations

Invista has promoted Kevin Robles to senior vice president of global operations. In this role, Robles will assume operational responsibility for the company’s 34 manufacturing facilities in 20 countries.

Since joining the company in January 2011, Robles has served as vice president of operations for Invista’s Intermediates business.

Robles came to Invista with more than 20 years of refining and chemical experience. He succeeds David Dotson, who will transfer to Flint Hills Resources, another Koch company, effective Jan. 1, 2013.