Dr. Klaus-Jürgen Schmieder, The Supervisory Board of ALTANA, has reconstituted itself and has appointed Dr. Matthias L. Wolfgruber as its new chairman.
Dr. Matthias L. Wolfgruber, a member of the Supervisory Board of ALTANA AG since March 2016, has been chosen as the new chairman of the Supervisory Board of the specialty chemicals group.
Dr. Wolfgruber holds a doctorate in chemistry and in the past was the Chairman of the Management Board of ALTANA AG.
"To continue to accompany the ALTANA Group as Chairman of the Supervisory Board on its successful and sustainable growth path is both a pleasure and an honor for me. After many years of experience, I know about the extraordinary potential of this company and especially of the people who work here", said Dr. Matthias L. Wolfgruber.
"We thank Dr. Schmieder for his great support in the past years and wish him all the best for his future. At the same time, we would like to welcome Professor Richter to the Supervisory Board of ALTANA AG", said Martin Babilas, CEO of ALTANA AG.
Prof. Dr. Frank Richter, who will become managing director of SKion GmbH on July 1, 2020, was newly elected to the Supervisory Board. Ulrich Gajewiak and Susanne Klatten remain deputy chairpersons of the Supervisory Board.
"We are particularly pleased to have gained Dr. Wolfgruber as chairman. In his new function, he will continue to enrich the Supervisory Board both professionally and personally", concluded the CEO.