Decision Makers
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 |
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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