By David Reed, UT EditorHouston, Texas-Patrick Thomas, former president of Huntsman Polyurethanes, is leaving the company with immediate effect, to pursue other interests, according to a 17 Aug statement. The move is said to be by mutual agreement.Peter R. Huntsman, president and CEO of the Huntsman companies, said, "Patrick has played a significant role in making our polyurethanes business the success that it is today and, since March, when he stood down as president of [Huntsman] Polyurethanes, has made valuable contributions to a number of corporate projects. "We wish Patrick well in his new endeavours," Huntsman's statement added.No further information is available at this time."