18 Oct 2007
François Hincker Appointed Vice-President of Rhodia Engineering Plastics
Lyon, France – October 18, 2007 – Rhodia announces the appointment of François Hincker as Vice President of the company’s Engineering Plastics business unit reporting to Laurent Schmitt, President Rhodia Polyamide. Hincker also becomes a member of the Rhodia Polyamide Executive Committee.
Prior to joining Rhodia, Hincker was Vice President General Manager Europe at Gates Corporation in Belgium - a rubber belt, hoses and hydraulics products manufacturer for a wide range of automotive and off-road vehicles and industrial applications.
He began his career at Ciba-Geigy Composites in France in 1987 as Senior Chemist and held various positions during his eight year tenure as Production Manager and Engineering Manager. In 1995 he moved to Hexcel Composites in the UK as Plant Manager and was assigned General Manager European Core Business three years later, a post he held until 2000 when he was appointed Vice President Global Core Business at Hexcel Corporation in the USA.
François Hincker graduated from the University of Bordeaux, France in 1985 with a degree in Chemical Engineering and obtained an MBA in 1994.
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F-69192 Saint-Fons Cedex
France
Notes for editors
Rhodia Polyamide is Rhodia's fully integrated enterprise focusing on Polyamide 6.6. Its strategy rests on three pillars: a high worldwide competitiveness of intermediates & polymers along with strong development of the industrial footprint in fast growing regions; the strengthening of engineering plastics as a growth engine; and a focus on Asia and Brazil as priority regions for expansion beyond our European base. In South America, Rhodia Polyamide also holds strong positions in phenol and adiponitrile route, industrial yarns and fibers. For further details about Rhodia Polyamide visit the website at www.rhodia-polyamide.com.
Rhodia, a chemist, leader in its businesses, is an international industrial group resolutely committed to sustainable development. The Group aims to improve its customers' performance through the pursuit of operational excellence and its ability to innovate. Structured around seven Enterprises, Rhodia is the partner of major players in the automotive, tire, electronics, perfume, health and beauty and home care markets. The Group generated sales of €4.8 billion in 2006 and employs around 16,000 people worldwide. Rhodia is listed on Euronext Paris.
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Rhodia announces the appointment of François Hincker as Vice President of the company’s Engineering Plastics business unit.
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