Markus Eckert Succeeds Bernhard Wehling
Dr. Markus Eckert will assume global responsibility for the leather chemicals business of specialty chemicals group Lanxess. The current head of the Corporate Development group function will succeed Dr. Bernhard Wehling, who is to begin the passive phase of his senior part-time working plan on this date.
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Novo Nordisk to Cut 9,000 Jobs Globally in Major Restructuring
Novo Nordisk announced a global workforce reduction of approximately 9,000 positions to streamline operations and reinvest DKK 8 billion (€1 billion) in growth opportunities for diabetes and obesity treatments.
Dow to Shut Down Three Upstream European Assets
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.
BASF Sells Majority Stake in Coatings Business
BASF sells a majority stake in its coatings business to the investor Carlyle.
