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Muttenz, October 13, 2008 - Clariant today announced that Johann Steiner (42), Head of Group Human Resources, has decided to leave the company to pursue other opportunities. The decision takes immediate effect and his successor will be announced in due course. "I would like to thank Johann for the significant contribution he has made to Clariant, which has helped to ensure our company is an employer of choice in our sector. I wish him success in his future career," said Clariant CEO Hariolf Kottmann. Johann Steiner joined Clariant in 2002 and became a member of the Board of Management in 2007.
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 20,000 people. Headquartered in Muttenz near Basel, Switzerland, it generated sales of CHF 8.5 billion in 2007. Clariant's businesses are organized in four divisions: Textile, Leather & Paper Chemicals, Pigments & Additives, Masterbatches and Functional Chemicals.
Clariant is committed to sustainable growth springing from its own innovative strength. Clariant's innovative products play a key role in its customers' manufacturing and treatment processes or else 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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Clariant AG Rothausstrasse 61 Muttenz 1 Switzerland
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