Clariant’s CEO Ernesto Occhiello Resigns

Switzerland: Management Decision Clariant’s CEO Ernesto Occhiello Resigns

24.07.2019Editor: Ahlam Rais

Ernesto Occhiello has resigned due to personal reasons and his post will now be temporarily headed by Hariolf Kottmann, the company’s Chairman of the Board of Directors until a new head is appointed.

Pörner Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH

MG2 s.r.l.

EPC Group

Hariolf Kottmann, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Clariant, will assume Ernesto Occhiello’s responsibilities in the interim as Executive Chairman until a successor is found.
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Muttenz/Switzerland – Clariant, a focused and innovative specialty chemical company, has recently announced that Ernesto Occhiello, Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Executive Committee, has decided to leave the company for personal reasons with immediate effect. The Board of Directors accepted his resignation. The Board of Directors asked Hariolf Kottmann, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Clariant, to assume his responsibilities in the interim as Executive Chairman until a successor is found.

“We thank Ernesto Occhiello for his support to the company in a challenging phase and his contributions to strengthening the company’s position as a market leader in specialty chemicals during the past months,” said Hariolf Kottmann.

Hariolf Kottmann added: “Clariant will continue to implement its strategy and intends to continue to profitably grow in the market by providing specialised products and solutions that meet global challenges with attractive prospects and above average growth potential. This is safeguarded by a stable structure of shareholders who support our strategy.”

Negotiations with Sabic concerning the creation of a Business Area High Performance Materials continue. Clariant will provide further details on July 25, 2019 together with the publication of the half-year results.

Until further notice, Clariant’s Executive Committee will consist of Hariolf Kottmann, Executive Chairman; Patrick Jany, Chief Financial Officer; and Hans Bohnen, Chief Operating Officer. In order to comply with Swiss governance rules, Eveline Saupper has been appointed Independent Lead Director of the Board.

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