BNET Industries

Celanese Corp.

(CE) is in the Manufacturing Industry

Market Cap:$4.4B
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$6.0B
  • Public
  • US
Dow Jones Description

We are an integrated global hybrid producer of value-added industrial chemicals and engineered polymers. We are the worlds largest producer of acetyl products, including acetic acid and vinyl acetate monomer (VAM), polyacetal products (POM), as well as a leading global producer of high-performance engineered polymers used in consumer and industrial products and designed to meet highly technical customer requirements. We believe that approximately 95% of our differentiated intermediate and specialty products hold first or second market positions globally. Our operations are located in North America, Europe and Asia. We believe we are one of the lowest-cost producers of key building block chemicals in the acetyls chain, such as acetic acid and VAM, due to our economies of scale, operating and purchasing efficiencies and proprietary production technologies. In addition, we have a significant portfolio of strategic investments, including a number of ventures in North America, Europe and Asia. Collectively, these strategic investments create value for us and contribute significantly to earnings and cash flow. These investments play an integral role in our strategy for growth and expansion of our global reach. We have entered into these strategic investments in order to gain access to local markets, minimize costs and accelerate growth in areas we believe have significant future business potential.

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
David N. Weidman
Number of Employees 8,350
Contact Information

1601 W LBJ Fwy

Dallas, Texas 75234-6034

celanese.com

(972) 443-4000

NAICS Code Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing: 325211

Recent Events

  • Reportlinker Adds Methanol - A Global Market Report

    12/01/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story

  • Celanese and National Starch Partner Globally On High-Performance Starches

    11/10/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story

  • Celanese Secure Chinese Vinyl Acetate Contract

    11/03/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story

  • Celanese plans spending cuts even as Q3 profit doubles

    10/28/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Celanese unveils EcoVAE 408

    10/22/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

  • Celanese Finds Solace in China Demand

    7/28/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

News & Analysis

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Doug Madden President
Andreas Pohlmann Chief Admin Officer & Executive Vice President
Julie Chapin Chief Compliance Officer
Steven M. Sterin Chief Financial Officer
Curtis S. Shaw Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
John J Gallagher Executive Vice President
John Odwyer Executive Vice President, Supply Management
Lyndon B Cole Executive Vice President
Sandra Beach Lin Executive Vice President
David Loeser Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Communications
Jay Townsend Senior Vice President, Corporate Development
Michael L. Summers Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources
N Jr Gjon Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary.
Christopher W. Jensen Vice President and Corporate Controller
Mark Oberle Vice President, Investor Relations
Miguel A. Desdin Vice President and Controller
Tim Fiore Vice President, Supply Management
Andrea Stine Director, Investor Relations
Andy Penton Sales and Export Manager
Art Smart
Randy Mcintyre Mechanic
Anjan Mukherjee Director
Benjamin J. Jenkins Director
Daniel S. Sanders Director
John K. Wulff Director
John Shimp Investor
Travis Hain Investor

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
David N. Weidman Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Chinh E. Chu Board of Directors
Farah M. Walters Board of Directors
Hanns Ostmeier Board of Directors
James A. Quella Board of Directors
James E. Barlett Board of Directors
John M. Ballbach Board of Directors
Mark Rohr Board of Directors
Martin G McGuinn Board of Directors
Paul H. O'Neill Board of Directors
Paul H. O. Neill Board of Directors
William H. Joyce Board of Directors

Organization Position Status
Connect Celanese Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Current
Premiol Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Current
Celanese Corporation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Current
Vinamul Polymers Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Current
Sunett Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Current
Celvol Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Current
Celanese Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Current
Celanese Chemicals, Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Current
At Plastics Inc Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Current
Society of Chemical Industry Board of Directors Former
The American Chemistry Council, Inc. Chairman of The Board Current
Honeywell International Inc. president Former
Celanese Chemicals, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Former
Celanese Corporation Chief Operating Officer Former
Honeywell International Inc. vice president Former
Honeywell International Inc. general manager Former
American Cyanamid Company Business Development Analyst Former
Society of Chemical Industry Chairman Former
Celanese Chemicals, Inc. Vice Chairman Former
University of Michigan Master's Degree In Business Administration Former

Doug Madden is corporate executive vice president of Celanese Corporation with responsibility for the company's largest business segments, Acetyl Intermediates, as well as the company's Industrial Specialties business. Additionally, Mr. Madden has regional oversight and accountability for the corporation's Asia operations. In February 2008, Mr. Madden was named executive vice president for Celanese Corporation. He has served as president of Celanese's AT Plastics, Emulsions and PVOH businesses since April 2006, and has served as president of the Acetate business since 2003. Mr. Madden is a member of the company's Office of the Chairman council and has served on the Corporate Executive Council (CEC) of Celanese since September 2000, when he was appointed vice president and general manager of the Acrylates business. He has also served as head of global supply chain for Celanese Chemicals. Mr. Madden has held several successive vice president and general management positions in Celanese Chemicals, Celanese Fibers, Ticona, and former Hoechst Celanese Life Sciences Group. Prior to joining Celanese in 1984 as manager of corporate distribution, Mr. Madden served in operations and distribution management roles within Warner-Lambert and Johnson & Johnson. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Mr. Madden holds a bachelor of science in Business Administration from the University of Illinois.

Organization Position Status
Celanese Corporation President Current
Celanese Chemicals, Inc. President Current
Sunett Executive Vice President and President Current
At Plastics Inc Executive Vice President and President Current
Celanese Corporation Executive Vice President & President, Cis Current
Celanese Corporation Vice president and general manager of the acrylates business and head of global supply chain Former
Celanese Chemicals, Inc. Vice President & General Manager Former
Specialty Products Director of Quality Management Former
Celanese Corporation Head of Global Supply Chain Former
University of Illinois Bachelor of Science In Business Administration Former

Organization Position Status
Celanese Corporation Chief Admin Officer & Executive Vice President Current
Celvol Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer Current
Nutri-Nova Current
Celanese Corporation corporate secretary Former

Ms. Chapin received her JD from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and is the retired Deputy General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of Celanese Corporation. She has worked extensively in the areas of compliance, ethics and governance for both public and private companies. She is also a member of the Board of Directors of Eagleville Foundation, a not-for-profit multi-faceted service, prevention, research, education and training institute for substance abuse and behavioral healthcare. She received her Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Pennsylvania.

Organization Position Status
Celanese Corporation Chief Compliance Officer Current
Celanese Corporation Deputy General Counsel Current
Casa of NJ Secretary Current
University of Pennsylvania Law School Jd Former

Organization Position Status
At Plastics Inc Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Celanese Corporation Current
Vinamul Polymers Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Celanese Corporation Current
Premiol Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Celanese Corporation Current
Connect Celanese Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Celanese Corporation Current
Sorbates Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Celanese Corporation Current
Sunett Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Celanese Corporation Current
Celanese Chemicals, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Corporate Controller Current
Celvol Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Celanese Corporation Current
Celanese Chemicals, Inc. Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Celanese Corporation Current
Celanese Corporation Chief Financial Officer Current
Celanese Corporation Senior Vice President Current
Celanese Chemicals, Inc. Director of Finance Current
Celanese Corporation Director of Finance Current
Celanese Corporation Controller Current
Premiol Board of Directors Current
Celvol Board of Directors Current
Connect Celanese Board of Directors Current
Celanese Chemicals, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Reichhold, Inc. Former

Organization Position Status
Celanese Corporation Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Current
Celanese Corporation General Counsel, Americas, Vice President & Secretary Former
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Executive Partnerships Former

Organization Position Status
Celanese Corporation Executive Vice President Current
Celvol Executive Vice President, Celanese Corporation, President, Acetyls and Celanese Asia Current
Premiol Executive Vice President, Celanese Corporation, President, Acetyls and Celanese Asia Current
At Plastics Inc Executive Vice President, Celanese Corporation President, Acetyls and Celanese Asia Current
Sorbates Executive Vice President, Celanese Corporation President, Acetyls and Celanese Asia Current
Vinamul Polymers Executive Vice President, Celanese Corporation President, Acetyls and Celanese Asia Current
Connect Celanese Executive Vice President, Celanese Corporation President, Acetyls and Celanese Asia Current
Celanese Chemicals, Inc. Executive Vice President, Celanese Corporation President, Acetyls and Celanese Asia Current
Sunett Executive Vice President, Celanese Corporation President, Acetyls and Celanese Asia Current
Nutri-Nova Current
Premiol Board of Directors Current
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Board of Directors Current
Celvol Board of Directors Current
Celanese Chemicals, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Connect Celanese Board of Directors Current
Great Lakes Chemical Corp Chief Executive Officer Former
Uop LLC chief financial officer Former
Celanese Chemicals, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Former
Celanese Corporation Chief Financial Officer Former
Uop LLC vice president Former
Honeywell International Inc. director of Finance Former
University of Delaware Bachelor of Science Degree In Accounting Former

Organization Position Status
Celanese Corporation Executive Vice President, Supply Management Current

Dr. Lyndon Cole has been our executive vice president since December 2004. Since April 1, 2003, he has also been president of Ticona. Dr. Cole is currently vice chairman of Celanese AG's board of management, of which he has been a member since September 2003. He has been the head of the Celanese AG Growth and Excellence Council since April 2003. Dr. Cole joined Celanese AG as president of Celanese Chemicals in March 2002. From 1998 to 2001, he had been chief executive officer of United Kingdom-based Elementis PLC, a global specialty chemicals company. Prior to joining Elementis, he was general manager of Global Structured Products for GE Plastics from 1990 to 1998, and previously held general management and commercial positions with GE Plastics, Dow Chemicals Europe and ICI.

Organization Position Status
Celvol Executive Vice President Current
Celanese Corporation Executive Vice President Current
Nutri-Nova Current
Elementis PLC Chief Executive Officer Former
Celanese Chemicals, Inc. President Former
Celanese Chemicals, Inc. Executive Vice President and President of Ticona Former
GE Plastics China, Ltd. general manager of Global Structured Products Former
GE Plastics General Manager Former
Celanese Corporation Board of Directors Former
Reading University Ph.D. Former

Organization Position Status
Celvol Executive Vice President and President of Ticona Current
Premiol Executive Vice President and President of Ticona Current
Sunett Executive Vice President and President of Ticona Current
Connect Celanese Executive Vice President and President of Ticona Current
Celanese Chemicals, Inc. Executive Vice President and President of Ticona Current
Celanese Corporation Executive Vice President Current
At Plastics Inc Executive Vice President, Celanese, President, Ticona Engineering Polymers Current
Vinamul Polymers Executive Vice President, Celanese, President, Ticona Engineering Polymers Current
WESCO Marine Engineering Current
WESCO International, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Alcoa Closure Systems International, Inc. President Former
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC President Former
Avery Dennison Corporation Group Vice President of Specialty Materials Former
Honeywell Corporation Former
University of Michigan MBA Former
University of Toledo Bachelor's Degree In Business Administration Former

David Loeser is currently Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Communications for The Celanese Corporation. With annual revenues in excess of $6 billion and approximately 9,500 employees worldwide, Celanese is one of the largest global specialty chemical companies. Prior to joining Celanese, Loeser served as Senior Vice President of CompuCom, a national leader in helping companies plan, implement and manage multi-vendor, industry-standard computer environments. Loser was instrumental in the successful transition of CompuCom moving from a technology equipment company to a premier service delivery organization, while also doubling in size. Loeser brings to HRsmart more than 20 years of Human Resources experience introducing innovative programs and processes related to staffing, training, change management, organizational effectiveness, retention and productivity with firms such as Quaker State Corporation, Continental Airlines, PepsiCo Foods International and it's subsidiary Frito-Lay, Inc., Gulf Oil Corporation and Chevron. Loeser holds a Bachelors degree in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina and an MBA from the University of Toledo.

Organization Position Status
Celanese Corporation Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Communications Current
CompuCom Senior Vice President Former
University of Toledo MBA Former
University of South Carolina Bachelors Degree In Business Administration Former

Organization Position Status
Celanese Corporation Senior Vice President, Corporate Development Current

Organization Position Status
Celanese Corporation Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources Current

Organization Position Status
Celanese Corporation Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. Current

Organization Position Status
Celanese Corporation Vice President and Corporate Controller Current

Organization Position Status
Celanese Corporation Vice President, Investor Relations Current

Organization Position Status
Celanese Corporation Vice President and Controller Current

Organization Position Status
Celanese Corporation Vice President, Supply Management Current

Organization Position Status
Celanese Corporation Director, Investor Relations Current
Celanese Corporation Director, Investor Relations Former

Organization Position Status
Celanese Corporation Sales and Export Manager Current

Organization Position Status
Pavilion Technologies Inc. Senior Process Control Engineer for Chevron Phillips Chemical Co., Lp Current
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC Engineer Current
Celanese Corporation Current
W.R. Grace & Company Current

Array

Organization Position Status
MCO Transport, Inc. Vice President of Property and Fleet Maintenance Current
World Trade Association Board of Directors Current
Cape Fear Community College Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
The Blackstone Group L.P. Principal, Private Equity group Current
Celanese Corporation Director Current
Celanese Corporation Investor Former
Morgan Stanley Mergers & Acquisitions Department Former
Thomas H. Lee Partners, LP involved with the analysis and execution of private equity investments Former
Harvard Business School MBA Former
Harvard University BA Former

Organization Position Status
The Blackstone Group L.P. Principal Current
Nutri-Nova Current
Celvol Current
Vanguard Health Systems, Inc. Director Current
Global Tower Partners Director Current
Celanese Corporation Director Current
Celanese AG Supervisory Board Member Current
Morgan Stanley Mergers & Acquisitions Department Former
Film Technologies International Incorporated Investor Former
Saunders, Karp & Megrue Associate Former
Global Tower Partners Investor Former
Vanguard Health Systems, Inc. Investor Former
Harvard Business School Master's degree in Business Administration Former
Stanford University Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics Former

Organization Position Status
Blackstone Group Senior Managing Director Current
The Blackstone Group L.P. Senior Managing Director Current
Alliant Resources Group, Inc. Senior Managing Director In the Corporate Private Equity Group Current
Nutri-Nova Current
Graham Packaging Holdings Company Board of Directors Current
HealthMarkets, Inc. Director Current
Financial Guaranty Insurance Company Director Current
Graham Packaging Company, L.P. Director Current
Assent LLC Board of Directors Current
Bayview Director Current
Nalco Holding Company Board of Directors Current
Celanese Corporation Board of Directors Current
Nalco Co. Director Current
Wall Street Concepts, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Catalent Pharma Solutions, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Stiefel Laboratories, Inc. Director Current
Haynes International, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Metalworking Fluids Board of Directors Current
Celvol Board of Directors Current
Biomet, Inc. Board of Directors Current
SunGard Board of Directors Current
Alliant Corporation Director Current
Alliant Resources Group, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Reable Therapeutics, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Celanese Corporation Member Current
Metalworking Fluids Member Current
Graham Packaging Holdings Company President, Treasurer & Assistant Secretary Former
Private Equity Group, LLC senior managing director Former
Salomon Brothers Mergers & Acquisitions Department Former
Blackstone Corporation Former
Financial Guaranty Insurance Company Chairman Former
Celanese Corporation Chairman Former
Haynes International, Inc. Investor Former
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. Investor Former
Graham Packaging Company, L.P. Investor Former
Nalco Co. Investor Former
Nycomed, Inc. Investor Former
SunGard Investor Former
Celanese Corporation Investor Former
Financial Guaranty Insurance Company Investor Former
State University of New York at Buffalo BS In Finance Former

Organization Position Status
Nutri-Nova Current
Barik Current
Nalco Holding Company Chairman Current
Celanese Corporation Director Current
Sorbates Board of Directors Current
Milliken & Company Director Current
Connect Celanese Board of Directors Current
At Plastics Inc Board of Directors Current
Premiol Board of Directors Current
Nalfleet Board of Directors Current
Vinamul Polymers Board of Directors Current
Sunett Board of Directors Current
Celvol Board of Directors Current
Celanese Chemicals, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Sunett Member Current
Connect Celanese Member Current
Celanese Chemicals, Inc. Member Current
Vinamul Polymers Member Current
ExxonMobil Chemical Company President Former
Exxon Mobil Corporation vice president Former
The American Chemistry Council, Inc. Chairman of the Board Former
Society of Chemical Industry Chairman Former

Organization Position Status
Sunett Board of Directors Current
Connect Celanese Board of Directors Current
Celanese Corporation Board of Directors Current
At Plastics Inc Board of Directors Current
Sorbates Board of Directors Current
PolyOne Corporation Board of Directors Current
Alpharma, Inc. Director Current
Vinamul Polymers Board of Directors Current
Celanese Chemicals, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Premiol Board of Directors Current
Sunett Member Current
University Hospitals Health System, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Former
University Hospitals Health System, Inc. President Former

Organization Position Status
The Blackstone Group L.P. Senior Managing Director Current
Celvol Current
Nutri-Nova Current
Celanese Corporation Board of Directors Current
BC Partners Limited Managing Director Former
The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. manager Former
The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. consultant Former
The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. Consultant Former
Celanese Corporation member Former
University of Munster Doctorate Former
University of Munster MBA Former
The Ohio State University Master's degree in Business Administration Former

Organization Position Status
Graham Packaging Holdings Company Vice President Current
The Blackstone Group L.P. Senior Managing Director Current
Celvol Current
Nutri-Nova Current
EdgeStone Capital Partners Inc. Current
Houghton Mifflin Company Director Current
SRDS, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Intelenet Global Services, Ltd. Board of Directors Current
Aaron Brothers, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Spectra Marketing Systems, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Intelenet Communications, Inc. Board of Directors Current
PERQ/HCI L.L.C. Board of Directors Current
Minneapolis Oktoberfest Director Current
Vanguard Health Systems, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Graham Packaging Company, L.P. Board of Directors Current
Nielsen Co Board of Directors Current
Fennemore Craig Law Firm Director Current
The Nielsen Group Board of Directors Current
Celanese Corporation Board of Directors Current
Michaels Stores, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Allied Waste Board of Directors Current
West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce Director Current
Graham Packaging Holdings Company Advisory Committee Member Current
Mercer Management Consulting, Inc. Senior Consultant to CEOs Former
Strategic Planning Associates CEO Former
DLJ Merchant Banking Partners Managing Director Former
Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Managing Director Former
The Blackstone Group L.P. Senior Operating Partner Former
Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Senior Operating Partner Former
Blackstone Group Senior Operating Partner Former
DLJ Merchant Banking Partners Senior Operating Partner Former
Strategic Planning Associates Senior Management Former
Mercer Management Consulting, Inc. NA Former
Graham Packaging Holdings Company Assistant Treasurer Former
Strategic-LP Former
Mercer Management Consulting, Inc. Vice Chairman Former
Strategic Planning Associates Vice Chairman Former
Bmg Columbia House Board of Directors Former
University of Chicago M.B.A. Former
University of Chicago Graduate School of Business M.B.A. Former
University of Chicago B.A. In International Studies Former

Since 2001, Mr. Barlett has been vice chairman of TeleTech Holdings, Inc. where he works directly with the company's four regional general managers in North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Latin America. Mr. Barlett is also responsible for Percepta, TeleTech's joint venture with Ford Motor Company. Mr. Barlett was chairman, president and chief executive officer of Galileo International until October 2001. From 1994 to 1997, he was president and chief executive officer of Galileo International, where he acquired the online travel provider, Trip.com. Earlier in his career, Mr. Barlett served as vice chairman of Cirrus, Inc., directing the development, implementation, and operation of the Cirrus International automated teller switching system. He also managed the redevelopment of core banking systems during his tenure with NBD Bancorp. Currently, Mr. Barlett is a director of Celanese Corporation. Mr. Barlett earned a master’s of business administration, and his bachelor’s degree from the University of Akron.

Organization Position Status
Korn/Ferry International Board of Directors Current
Covansys Corporation Board of Directors Current
TeleTech Holdings, Inc. Vice Chairman Current
Celanese Corporation Board of Directors Current
At Plastics Inc Board of Directors Current
Celvol Board of Directors Current
Sunett Board of Directors Current
Premiol Board of Directors Current
Vinamul Polymers Board of Directors Current
Celanese Chemicals, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Connect Celanese Board of Directors Current
Galileo International, LLC chief executive officer Former
Galileo International, LLC President Former
Touche Ross & Co. Partner Former
Galileo International, LLC chairman Former
Cirrus & Co Vice Chairman Former
The University of Akron Master's Degrees Former
The University of Akron Bachelor's Former

Organization Position Status
Hercules Incorporated Non-Executive Chairman of the Board Current
Sunett Board of Directors Current
Premiol Board of Directors Current
Sorbates Board of Directors Current
Celanese Chemicals, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Celanese Corporation Director Current
Connect Celanese Board of Directors Current
Vinamul Polymers Board of Directors Current
Moody's Corporation Board of Directors Current
Celvol Board of Directors Current
Sunoco, Inc. Board of Directors Current
At Plastics Inc Board of Directors Current
Sunett Member Current
The Dow Chemical Company chief financial officer Former
Union Carbide Corporation Chief Financial Officer Former
Union Carbide Corporation Vice President Former
KPMG International partner Former
Union Carbide Corporation Controller Former
Union Carbide Corporation Principal Accounting Officer Former
Fannie Mae Board of Directors Former
Hercules Incorporated Board of Directors Former

Organization Position Status
Celanese Corporation Board of Directors Current

Mark C. Rohr is chairman, president and chief executive officer of Albemarle Corporation, a leading global developer, manufacturer and marketer of highly engineered specialty chemicals for a wide range of industries. Upon joining Albemarle in April 1999, Mr. Rohr was elected executive vice president of operations, with responsibility for the company’s Polymer and Fine Chemical global business units, global sales, marketing, and information resources. He was named president and chief operating officer in January 2000 and was elected to the company's board of directors in March 2001. In October 2002, he was named president and chief executive officer and, in August 2008, Mr. Rohr was appointed as chairman of the company's board. Under Mr. Rohr's leadership, Albemarle has substantially expanded its geographical footprint, diversified its product lines, and significantly increased shareholder return. Along with other strategic acquisitions, the company profitably integrated the Akzo Nobel refinery catalysts business, a move that has positioned Albemarle as a leading participant in the clean energy marketplace. The company has also expanded into new global markets including China and the Middle East through wholly-owned manufacturing/technical facilities and joint ventures. Since 2002, Albemarle has increased net sales from $1.0 billion to $2.3 billion; grown diluted earnings per share from $0.85 in 2002 to $2.36 in 2007; and declared annual dividends from $0.27 per share in 2002 to an annualized rate of $0.48 per share in 2008. Prior to joining Albemarle, Mr. Rohr was senior vice president for the Specialty Chemicals group of Occidental Chemical Corporation in Dallas, Texas, where he was responsible for a diverse portfolio of businesses. He has over 20 years of experience in the chemical industry, including assignments at Cain Chemical, Corpus Christi Petrochemical Company and Dow Chemical, with international experience in Asia, Latin America, and Europe. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Celanese Inc. A native of Kentucky, Mr. Rohr received B.S. degrees in chemistry and chemical engineering from Mississippi State University in 1975 and 1977, respectively. He also completed the Executive M.B.A. Program at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1989.

Organization Position Status
Albemarle Corporation Chairman, President & CEO Current
Sunett Board of Directors Current
Celvol Board of Directors Current
Celanese Chemicals, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Vinamul Polymers Board of Directors Current
Sorbates Board of Directors Current
Albemarle Corporation Board of Directors Current
Premiol Board of Directors Current
Connect Celanese Board of Directors Current
Celanese Corporation Board of Directors Current
At Plastics Inc Board of Directors Current
Ashland, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Sunett Member Current
Occidental Chemical Corporation Senior Vice President, Specialty Chemicals Former

Organization Position Status
Connect Celanese Board of Directors Current
Premiol Board of Directors Current
Celanese Corporation Board of Directors Current
Sunett Board of Directors Current
Celvol Board of Directors Current
Vinamul Polymers Board of Directors Current
Celanese Chemicals, Inc. Board of Directors Current
At Plastics Inc Board of Directors Current
Sorbates Board of Directors Current
Sunett Member Current
The Advisory Council President Former
The Financial Services Roundtable Chairman Former

Paul is a Special Advisor and Consultant to The Blackstone Group and a member of the firm's Domestic Advisory Board, with a focus on advising the firm's private equity funds' portfolio companies on operational and related issues, and assisting the firm in analyzing potential private equity investment opportunities. He is currently a Director of Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE: EK). Paul served as the 72nd Secretary of the United States Treasury from 2001 to 2002. Previously, he was Chairman and CEO of Alcoa (NYSE: AA) from 1987 to 1999, retiring as Chairman at the end of 2000. He was President of International Paper Company from 1985 to 1987, where he was Vice President from 1977 to 1985. O'Neill was on the staff of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget from 1967 to 1977, serving as Deputy Director from 1974 to 1977. He worked as a computer systems analyst with the U.S. Veterans Administration from 1961 to 1966. Paul received his B.S. in Economics from Fresno State College in California, and his M.S. in Public Administration from Indiana University.

Organization Position Status
Blackstone Group Consultant Current
The Blackstone Group L.P. Special Advisor and Consultant Current
Nutri-Nova Current
Swiftpapers Board of Directors Current
Connect Celanese Board of Directors Current
Vinamul Polymers Board of Directors Current
Celanese Chemicals, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Premiol Board of Directors Current
Sunett Board of Directors Current
Celvol Board of Directors Current
At Plastics Inc Board of Directors Current
Center for Global Development Board of Directors Current
Qcept Technologies, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Celanese Corporation Board of Directors Current
TRW Automotive Holdings, Corp. Board of Directors Current
Alcoa, Inc. CEO Former
International Paper Company President Former
International Paper Company Vice President Former
Alcoa, Inc. chairman Former
Eastman Kodak Company Director Former
Indiana University M.S. In Public Administration Former

Organization Position Status
Blackstone Corporation Special Advisor Current
Celanese Corporation Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Celanese Corporation Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Banc of America Capital Investors Partner Current
Eurofresh Farms Inc Board of Directors Current
Banc of America Securities LLC Board of Directors Current
FleetPride, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. Investor Current
Celanese Corporation Investor Current
Worldstrides member Current
Boston Proper, Inc. member Current
McKinsey & Company, Inc. consultant Former
Duke University, The Fuqua School of Business M.B.A Former
Duke University A.B. degree in chemistry and political science Former
Banc of America Capital Investors member Former

Organization Position Status
Banc of America Capital Investors Managing Partner Current
Flexsol Packaging Corporation Director Current
Eurofresh, Inc. Director Current
Banc of America Securities LLC Board of Directors Current
Celanese Corporation Investor Current
Banc of America Securities LLC Managing Partner Former
Clean Earth, Inc. Former
Worldstrides Former
Duke University, The Fuqua School of Business M.B.A. Former
Duke University M.B.A. Former
Duke University's Fuqua School of Business M.B.A. Former
Washington University B.S.B.A. Former

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     CE $31.15 -0.18 (-0.57% )
Average Volume 1,706,470
Shares Outstanding 143.60M
Market Cap 4.5B
Year High 32.38
Year Low 7.44
Earnings Per Share 2.23
P/E Ratio 13.97
Dividend 0.16
Yield 0.51
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