Jo Lennartz, formerly general manager of Akzo Nobel’s Functional Chemicals business, will become the new director of technology for Akzo Nobel, effective September 1. His new role will include establishing links and interacting with relevant external technology and science communities, as well as leading the development of the technology community within Akzo Nobel.

Jo Lennartz, formerly general manager of Akzo Nobel’s Functional Chemicals business, will become the new director of technology for Akzo Nobel, effective September 1. His new role will include establishing links and interacting with relevant external technology and science communities, as well as leading the development of the technology community within Akzo Nobel.

Bob Margevich, currently general manager of Akzo Nobel Polymer Chemicals, will replace Lennartz in the Functional Chemicals business, and Alan Kwek, presently manager of the Powder Coatings activities in Asia Pacific, will in turn take over at Polymer Chemicals.

The company’s website is atwww.akzonobel.com.