Clariant announced last week that Conrad Keijzer will become Clariant’s new chief executive officer. Keijzer will join the company as of Jan. 1. Hariolf Kottmann, executive chairman ad interim. will then return to his position as chairman of the board.
Keijzer, 52, has a long and successful track record in the chemical industry, most notably his 24 years with the paints and coatings manufacturer AkzoNobel. At AkzoNobel, he last held the position as CEO of the Performance Coatings Division and was a member of the Executive Committee. Most recently, Keijzer was CEO at Imerys, the French supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions.
“Our Group will benefit greatly from both his international experience and his track record in the specialty chemicals industry,” Kottmann said. “With his impressive accomplishments in managing large industrial and chemical businesses, his experience in working in different regions, his proven focus on customer needs and his passion for sustainability, Conrad Keijzer is an excellent choice to guide Clariant into a successful future.”
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