Brenntag announces that Anthony Gerace will be promoted to Managing Director Mergers & Acquisitions for the Group, effective March 1, 2014.

In this new position Anthony Gerace will lead the Group's Mergers & Acquisitions team to focus on further expansion, in line with Brenntag's strategy. Anthony Gerace will report to Steven Holland, Chief Executive Officer.

Anthony Gerace joined Brenntag in 1993 and is currently responsible for Mergers & Acquisitions activities in the Brenntag North American organization. During his tenure with the company he has accumulated significant expertise in successfully managing operating companies in addition to directing strategic Mergers & Acquisitions projects for Brenntag in North America.

Brenntag Group's Chief Executive Officer Steven Holland: "I'm delighted to announce the appointment of Anthony Gerace as Managing Director Mergers & Acquisitions. He is singularly qualified for this role. As a knowledgeable professional in this field, he brings especially strong expertise in the Mergers & Acquisitions sphere and will support Brenntag's already successful track record in this important area."