Germany's Bayer employs over 3,660 people in Japan and has reported that none of their employees were injured as a consequence of the earthquake or the tsunami. Bayer's production sites are located south and southwest of Tokyo; a spokeswoman said that the company is completely operational in Japan.
Valerie Diele-Braun resigned from her position as CEO and member of the Executive Board of IMCD at the end of April for personal reasons.
Novo Nordisk recently announced changes to its executive leadership and Board of Directors.
The German Chemical Industry Association (VCI) welcomes the fact that Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and US President Donald Trump have averted the danger of a trade war for the time being.
Building on the April 2025 announcement, Dow will take actions across its three operating segments to support European profitability, resulting in the closure of sites in Germany and the UK.
Jens Birgersson becomes new Brenntag CEO
