Okke Koo, a member of the Clariant Executive Committee and responsible for the Pigments & Additives Division, has left the company to return to his native Netherlands and pursue other career opportunities.
Jay Deakins, President of enterprise software solution provider Deacom Inc., was named a finalist in the Executive of the Year – Computer Software category of the 2009 American Business Awards.
The U.S. EPA has awarded Clariant its New Chemicals Program P2 Recognition Project Award for the company’s Exolit® OP 560, a new-generation, non-halogenated flame retardant.
Fitz Chem Corp. was honored by Cognis Corp. – Care Chemicals with the 2008 Silver Performance Award in appreciation of continued partnership and devotion to the success of the company.