Henkel appoints Hans Van Bylen as the new CEO

The current CEO, Kasper Rorsted, who has decided not to renew his current contract beyond 2017, will leave the company at his request as of April 30, 2016.

 

Bylen had a successful career stint at Henkel, which started in1984. He serves as a member of the management board since 2005 and is responsible for the beauty care business. The successor of Hans Van Bylen for the beauty care will be announced shortly.

 

Speaking about the appointment, Bylen said, “With this appointment I am looking forward to shaping the future of our company together with my colleagues. Building on the foundation of strong brands and technologies of Henkel, together, we will successfully lead Henkel into the future." 

 

“Hans Van Bylen is an excellent choice as he has long-standing, international experience in managing brands and markets as well as a management board member at Henkel. On behalf of our governance committees and employees I wish Hans Van Bylen all the best and much success in his new role," said Dr Simone Bagel-Trah, chairwoman of the supervisory board and the shareholders’ committee.

 

Rorsted, who has been serving as the CEO at Henkel, since 2008 said, “I would like to thank all colleagues at Henkel for their commitment and dedication over the past years. Together, we have delivered an excellent performance for our company."

 

"I am convinced that Henkel will continue to excel under the leadership of Hans Van Bylen as CEO,” he added.