Jens-Christian Blad appointed new head of Corporate Development at LANXESS
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS has appointed a new head of Corporate Development. Dr. Jens-Christian Blad (39) will assume responsibility for the group function by September 1, 2017, at the latest.

Dr. Jens-Christian Blad will become the new head of Corporate Development at LANXESS AG.
LANXESS AG
Blad studied chemistry in Kiel, obtained his doctorate in Muenster and is regarded by many in the industry as a specialty chemicals expert. He has been with the global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company since 2006, where he is in charge of the “Megatrends-supported growth in chemicals” initiative and a member of the Chemicals Practice.
Following the closing of the acquisition of US-based chemical company Chemtura, the current head of Corporate Development, Dr. Markus Eckert (46), has assumed responsibility for the new Urethane Systems business unit. Until his successor begins his new role, Eckert will remain responsible for the group function, in addition to his new role.
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