Hariolf Kottmann

Non Executive / Other Non-Executive
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Dr. Hariolf Kottmann was elected as member of Sulzer’s Board of Directors in 2023. Hariolf Kottmann has a broad experience as CEO and Chairman. He was appointed CEO of Clariant International Ltd in 2008 and has led the company through highly demanding restructuring phases. From 2019 until 2021 he acted as Executive President and later Chairman of the Board of Directors of Clariant. From 2001 to 2008 he acted as a member of the Executive Committee of SGL Carbon AG, (Wiesbaden, Germany) with responsibilities for Asia, Eastern Europe, Technology & Innovation, the Graphite Specialties as well as the Carbon Fibers and Composites Businesses. From 1997 to 2001 he ran various businesses as a member of the Executive Committee of Celanese Chemicals based in New Jersey, USA and Singapore. After earning his Ph.D. in Chemistry at the University of Stuttgart he joined Hoechst AG, (Frankfurt, Germany) in 1985 and had several positions of increasing seniority in the company including roles in R&D, technology & production, marketing, finance and corporate functions.

 

Personal Details

Title: Dr
Surname: Kottmann
DoB: 01/01/1955
Age: 71 years
M/F: Male
Nationality: Germany
Country of Birth: Germany
Language: English
Qualification: Ph.D. in Chemistry
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CompanyCommitteeRoleAppointment DateResignation Date
Sulzer GroupRemunerationChairperson01/01/2023
Sulzer GroupNominations & GovernanceMember01/01/2023
Sulzer GroupSupervisory BoardMember01/01/2023
Sulzer GroupBoardMember01/01/2023

 

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