Clariant 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.
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