1 Nov 2010
Head of Group Communications to leave Clariant
Muttenz, November 1, 2010 - Arnd Wagner, Head of Group Communications, has made the decision to leave Clariant as of the end of 2010.
Over the past years Arnd Wagner has made an essential contribution with regards to the construction and direction of Group Communications, and in positioning the business in the media and public. In addition he was responsible for the communication around the restructuring and consolidation of Clariant. With the successful conclusion of this important phase, Arnd Wagner decided to pursue other opportunities outside of the company.
On an ad interim basis and with immediate effect Ulrich Nies will take over the leadership of Group Communications.
We thank Arnd Wagner for his significant contribution and wish him all the very best for the future.
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Clariant – Exactly your chemistry
Clariant is a global leader in the field of specialty chemicals. Strong business relationships, commitment to outstanding service and wide-ranging application know-how make Clariant a preferred partner for its customers.
Clariant, which is represented on five continents with over 100 group companies, employs around 17,300 people. Headquartered in Muttenz near Basel, Switzerland, it generated sales of CHF 6.6 billion in 2009. Clariant is organized into ten Business Units: Additives; Detergents & Intermediates; Emulsions; Industrial & Consumer Specialties; Leather Services; Masterbatches; Oil & Mining Services; Paper Specialties; Pigments; and Textile Chemicals.
Clariant is committed to sustainable growth, which is derived from its own innovative strength. Clariant’s world-class products and services play a key role in its customers’ manufacturing processes and add value to their end products. The company’s success is based on the know-how of its people and their ability to identify new customer needs at an early stage and to work together with customers to develop innovative, efficient solutions.
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