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Johann Steiner, Head of Group Human Resources, to Leave Clariant

Clariant today announced that Johann Steiner (42), Head of Group Human
Resources, has decided to leave the company to pursue other opportunities. The
decision takes immediate effect and his successor will be announced in due
course.

'I would like to thank Johann for the significant contribution he has made to
Clariant, which has helped to ensure our company is an employer of choice in our
sector. I wish him success in his future career,' said Clariant CEO Hariolf
Kottmann.

Johann Steiner joined Clariant in 2002 and became a member of the Board of
Management in 2007.

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