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Senior management reshuffle at Bayer MaterialScience / Renewed focus on innovation and marketing
German chemical giant Bayer MaterialScience (BMS, Leverkusen; www.bayerbms.com) has announced several senior management changes as part of a move to strengthen its marketing and innovation activities. On 1 July, Peter Vanacker, former head of BMS’ Polyurethanes business unit, became head of Industrial Marketing and Innovation. Vanacker will simultaneously lead BMS’ activities in Functional Films and Carbon Nanotubes.
 Musical chairs at Bayer MaterialScience: Peter Vanacker (left) and Joachim Wolff (Photo: BMS) |
The empty spot of head of Polyurethanes left by Vanacker’s departure is filled by Joachim Wolff, who previously served as head of the Coatings, Adhesives and Specialities business unit. Wolff, in turn, is succeeded by Daniel Meyer, the erstwhile head of marketing and business development in the unit’s Asia Pacific region.
In addition, the German chemical group also extended its executive committee on 1 July, adding Michael Bernhardt as new head of Human Resources, Wolfgang Miebach as head of Corporate Development and Richard Northcote as head of Communications and Public Affairs.
In addition, the German chemical group also extended its executive committee on 1 July, adding Michael Bernhardt as new head of Human Resources, Wolfgang Miebach as head of Corporate Development and Richard Northcote as head of Communications and Public Affairs.
05.07.2011 Plasteurope.com [219758-0]
Published on 05.07.2011
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