AkzoNobel annouched the nomination of Dr. Hans-Joachim Müller

(AKZA; AKZOY)

AkzoNobel has announced the nomination of Dr. Hans-Joachim Müller to the company's Supervisory Board. The appointment will be put to shareholders for approval at the Annual General Meeting on April 25, 2025. 

Commenting on the nomination, Ben Noteboom, Chair of AkzoNobel's Supervisory Board, said: 

“With Hans-Joachim joining, we look forward to continuing to create long-term value for all our stakeholders. He brings a wealth of knowledge in science and experience in the chemicals industry. We wish him every success in his new role.” 

Dr. Müller is currently Chair of the Supervisory Board of TIB Chemicals AG and a member of the Supervisory Board of Lanxess AG. 

At the AGM, three Supervisory Board members will retire having completed their tenures: Patrick Thomas, who first joined in 2017 and was member of the Audit Committee; Dick Sluimers who was first appointed in 2015 and served as Chair of the Remuneration Committee; and Byron Grote, Deputy Chair of the Supervisory Board and Chair of the Audit Committee, who has been a Supervisory Board member since 2014. 

Added Noteboom: “We'd like to sincerely thank Patrick, Dick and Byron for their outstanding contribution and many years of invaluable service. They all played an important role during a period of great change for the company, helping to shape the way forward. We wish them all the best for the future.” 

About AkzoNobel 

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing more sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.