18 January 2016
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Henkel has announced today that CEO Kasper Rorsted,
who has decided not to renew his current contract beyond 2017,
will leave the company at his own request as of April 30, 2016.
He served on the Henkel Management Board for 11 years,
thereof 8 years as CEO. Effective May 1, 2016,
Hans Van Bylen has been appointed as his successor.
His successful career at Henkel started in 1984
and he serves as member of the Management Board since 2005,
responsible for the Beauty Care business.
The appointment to CEO already in spring
will enable him to leading the development of the new strategy
which Henkel will announce at the end of this year
and driving its successful execution.
Dr. Simone Bagel-Trah
Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board
and the Shareholders’ Committee
“Kasper Rorsted has achieved a lot for Henkel.
Under his leadership since 2008, the company has delivered
a successful performance in a challenging market environment.
Sales and profitability increased significantly
and our top brands have been strengthened. This is also
reflected in a significantly increased market capitalization
which has been more than tripled
since Kasper Rorsted took the helm.
I would like to sincerely thank Kasper Rorsted
on behalf of all governance committees, employees
and shareholders of Henkel“
Kasper Rorsted
Henkel's CEO
“I would like to thank all colleagues at Henkel
for their commitment and dedication as well as
the governance committees for their advice and support
over the past years. Together, we have delivered
an excellent performance for our company”
“I am convinced that Henkel will continue to excel
under the leadership of Hans Van Bylen as CEO.”
Hans Van Bylen
Henkel's New CEO
“I am honored by the confidence which is expressed
through this appointment. I am looking forward to
shape the future of our company together with
my colleagues at the Management Board
and an excellent global team.
We have strong brands and technologies, leading positions
in many markets and categories around the world
and a strong innovation power.
Building on this foundation, together, we will successfully
lead Henkel into the future“.
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