8 Dec 2022
Christian Hartel’s executive board contract extended until 2028
Munich, Germany – Wacker Chemie AG has re-appointed Christian Hartel for another five years as president and CEO, extending his existing contract which was set to expire on 31 Oct 2023.
Hartel has been the CEO of Wacker since May 2021 and holds a PhD in chemistry, according to a 7 Dec release by the German chemicals group.
He joined Wacker in 2003, initially working at the corporate development department.
After various managerial positions in Wacker Fine Chemicals and Wacker Silicones, he became head of raw materials procurement in 2010.
In 2012, he became president of Wacker Silicones and was appointed to the executive board in 2015.
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