- Marcelo Lu joins Clariant in January 2026 as President Designate for Care Chemicals & Americas.
- Christian Vang retires in 2026, remaining as an advisor for six months.
- Care Chemicals is Clariant's largest unit with 4,000 employees and CHF 2.2 billion sales in 2024.
- Marcelo Lu's previous roles include President of BASF Canada and Senior VP at BASF Corporation.
Leadership Transition
Clariant has announced a leadership transition in its Business Unit Care Chemicals, effective in 2026. Marcelo Lu will join as President Designate for Care Chemicals & Americas, succeeding Christian Vang, who will retire that year. Vang will continue in an advisory role for six months post-transition to ensure a smooth handover.
Marcelo Lu's Background
Marcelo Lu brings extensive experience from his career at BASF, where he held various commercial and management positions across Germany, Hong Kong, Canada, the U.S., and Singapore. His roles included President of BASF Canada Inc. and Senior Vice President, Care Chemicals North America at BASF Corporation. In 2024, he became President of BASF Asia Pacific (excluding China) and Non-Executive Director of BASF India Ltd.
Christian Vang's Tenure
Christian Vang joined Clariant in 2008 as the regional Head of Asia Pacific and has held several key positions. In 2022, he was appointed President for Care Chemicals & Americas and became a Member of the Executive Steering Committee. Under his leadership, the Business Unit achieved significant milestones, including the integration of Lucas Meyer Cosmetics, enhancing Clariant's position in the personal care segment.
Business Unit Overview
Care Chemicals is Clariant's largest business unit, employing approximately 4,000 people and generating CHF 2.2 billion in sales in 2024. Marcelo Lu will be based at Clariant’s global headquarters in Pratteln, Switzerland, for the first six months, focusing on Group-level priorities and collaborating with senior leaders.
