Clariant announces leadership transition in its Business Unit Care Chemicals

Core Insights - Clariant announced a leadership transition in its Business Unit Care Chemicals, with Marcelo Lu set to join as President Designate in January 2026, following Christian Vang's retirement [1][4] - Care Chemicals is Clariant's largest business unit, employing approximately 4,000 people and generating sales of CHF 2.2 billion in 2024 [1][6] - Christian Vang will remain in an advisory capacity for six months post-transition to ensure continuity and focus on strategic goals [1][4] Leadership Background - Christian Vang has been with Clariant for 18 years, holding various key positions, including President for Care Chemicals & Americas since 2022 [2][3] - Marcelo Lu has a strong background in the chemical industry, having held various roles at BASF since 2006, including President of BASF Canada Inc. and Senior Vice President for Care Chemicals North America [2] Company Overview - Clariant is a specialty chemical company focused on sustainability, with total sales of CHF 4.152 billion for its continuing businesses in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 [6] - The company operates through three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts, and Adsorbents & Additives, and had a total staff of 10,465 as of December 31, 2024 [6]