Tag Archives: Ton Büchner

Thierry Vanlancker to succeed Ton Büchner as AkzoNobel CEO

AMSTERDAM, 20-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — AkzoNobel announces today that Chief Executive Ton Büchner steps down with immediate effect due to health reasons. The company has announced Thierry Vanlancker as the new CEO. Ton joined AkzoNobel in 2012 and has been … Read the full press release

AkzoNobel announces new ambition to use 100% renewable energy and become carbon neutral by 2050

AMSTERDAM, 29-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — AkzoNobel has committed to accelerating its sustainability agenda by announcing a new ambition to use 100% renewable energy and become carbon neutral by 2050. The company has been among the global leaders in sustainability for more … Read the full press release

AkzoNobel 2Q2016: Increased volumes while improving profitability across all Business Areas

AMSTERDAM, 19-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Continued volume growth with improved profitability across all Business Areas A strong adverse currency impact Volumes up 1 percent, driven by Decorative Paints and Performance Coatings EBIT (operating income excluding incidental items) up 9 percent … Read the full press release

AkzoNobel releases its 2014 Q2 results

Amsterdam, Netherlands, 23-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — AkzoNobel releases its 2014 Q2 results Volumes positive in all three Business Areas Revenue down 4 percent, mainly due to 5 percent adverse currency effects Operating income €353 million (2013: €322 million) reflecting increased volume and benefits … Read the full press release

AkzoNobel names Maëlys Castella as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer

Amsterdam, Netherlands, 17-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — AkzoNobel has today announced the appointment of Maëlys Castella (47) as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer. She will officially take up the position on September 15. Maëlys Castella succeeds Keith Nichols, who announced his intention to … Read the full press release

AkzoNobel received €260M binding offer for its Building Adhesives business by Swiss-based Sika AG

9-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — AkzoNobel today announced that it has received a binding offer for the purchase of its Building Adhesives business by Sika AG for €260 million. Building Adhesives generated annual revenues of €185 million in 2012. The transaction, which … Read the full press release