Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals announced that Peter Brandenberg is appointed Head of Clariant's Textile, Leather & Paper Business (TLP) division effective immediately. He will continue to serve as member of Clariant's Board of Management.
Mr. Brandenberg, currently responsible for Services and International Coordination - replaces Philippe Royer, who leaves the company and will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a leading European metals supplier.
“Whereas I am disappointed by Mr. Royer's decision, I accept that his new position is a unique opportunity for him”, said Jan Secher, CEO of Clariant.
“At the same time I am delighted that Peter agreed to add another challenge to his long and successful career. He has streamlined the regional organization and the Group service functions to efficient service providers for the divisions. Under his leadership TLP will continue to develop successfully.”
Group Services and International Coordination, Peter Brandenberg's present responsibilities, will be dealt with as follows: Okke Koo, head of the Pigments & Additives division, will in addition be responsible for Europe, Siegfried Fischer, head of the Functional Chemicals division, will additionally assume leadership for Asia-Pacific, Dominik von Bertrab, head of Masterbatches division, will take on responsibility for North America.
Johann Steiner, head of Group HR, will ad interim be responsible for Special Markets and Peter Brandenberg will keep responsibility for Latin America in addition to his new role. He will also remain responsible for the Group Services ad interim.