WeylChem Announces Organizational Changes
Andreas Maier, executive vice president, has been appointed as general manager of the newly formed business segment Consumer Care within the WeylChem Group with effect from September 1, 2015. This business segment includes the development, production and sales of performance chemicals for use in home and personal care applications. Furthermore, Maier will carry the responsibility for the companies WeylChem Wiesbaden GmbH and Nease Co LLC. He held various international positions in development and operations within theWeylChem Group and served as head of sales and marketing for fine chemicals since 2011.
In addition, Marcel Ijland has been appointed global head of sales & marketing for fine chemicals effective September 1, 2015. He joined WeylChem in 2014 and has considerable experience in sales and marketing of specialty chemicals.
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