Dr. Friedrich Seitz (57), currently President, Process Research & Chemical Engineering, will succeed Nick as head of the Verbund Site Management Europe division effective June 1, 2013. Dr. Peter Schuhmacher (47) will succeed Seitz as President of the Process Research & Chemical Engineering division effective May 1, 2013. Schuhmacher is currently Senior Vice President Strategic Planning.
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