– SWITZERLAND, Pratteln – Clariant AG (SWX: CLN), a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, announced the nomination of Ben van Beurden for his election to its Board of Directors as Chairman at AGM on 1 April 2025, to succeed Günter von Au, who would step down from the Board since 2021.
About Ben van Beurden
Ben van Beurden, a Dutch national, would join Clariant’s Board with an extensive background in the energy and chemicals sectors. Most recently, he served as CEO of Shell plc from 2014 to 2023, where he led the company through significant transformations, including the development of Shell’s comprehensive net-zero strategy. In 2024, Ben van Beurden joined KKR as Senior Advisor for their Climate Fund, with a focus on energy transition investments. Ben van Beurden holds a master’s degree in chemical engineering from Delft University of Technology.
Ben van Beurden said: “I am honored to be nominated as a candidate for the position of Chairman at Clariant, a company with a rich history of innovation in specialty chemicals. Should the shareholders approve my nomination, I look forward to working closely with the Board and the management team to drive Clariant’s profitable growth, sustainability initiatives, and shareholder value.”
About Clariant
Clariant is a focused specialty chemical company led by the overarching purpose of ‘Greater chemistry – between people and planet’. By connecting customer focus, innovation, and people the company creates solutions to foster sustainability in different industries. On 31 December 2023, Clariant totaled a staff number of 10 481 and recorded sales of CHF 4.377 billion in the fiscal year for its continuing businesses. As of January 2023, the Group conducts its business through the three Business Units Care Chemicals, Catalysts, and Adsorbents & Additives. Clariant is based in Switzerland.
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