Key highlights
- Clariant's Board will reduce from 11 to 8 members by the 2026 AGM.
- Five directors will not seek reelection at the 2026 AGM on April 1.
- Two new independent Board members will be proposed before the 2026 AGM.
Board Restructuring
Clariant has announced a decision to reduce its Board of Directors from eleven to eight members. This move aims to align with the company's streamlined operations and address investor concerns regarding independence, tenure, and gender diversity.
Director Changes
Five current directors, Roberto Gualdoni, Geoffery Merszei, Eveline Saupper, Peter Steiner, and Konstantin Winterstein, will not stand for reelection at the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for April 1, 2026.
New Appointments
The Board plans to propose two new independent members to shareholders ahead of the 2026 AGM, further supporting its commitment to corporate governance best practices.
