Celanese Corporation, a global chemical and specialty materials company, announced that Scott Richardson, currently Celanese’s Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and will join the Company’s Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2025.

Lori Ryerkerk (left) and Scott Richardson.

Richardson will succeed Lori Ryerkerk, who is stepping down as Chairman, CEO and director of Celanese at the end of the year.

Over his two decades of service at Celanese, Scott Richardson has served in a number of key management roles, including Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and leadership positions overseeing Celanese’s leading global Engineered Materials (EM) and Acetyl Chain (AC) businesses. Richardson was intimately involved in creating and implementing the EM and AC operating models that work together as a strategic pair to create value.

Celanese has also elected Edward Galante, an independent director on Celanese’s Board since 2013, as Chair of the Board, effective upon Ryerkerk’s departure.

Celanese Corporation, a global chemical and specialty materials company, announced that Scott Richardson, currently Celanese’s Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and will join the Company’s Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2025.

Lori Ryerkerk (left) and Scott Richardson.

Richardson will succeed Lori Ryerkerk, who is stepping down as Chairman, CEO and director of Celanese at the end of the year.

Over his two decades of service at Celanese, Scott Richardson has served in a number of key management roles, including Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and leadership positions overseeing Celanese’s leading global Engineered Materials (EM) and Acetyl Chain (AC) businesses. Richardson was intimately involved in creating and implementing the EM and AC operating models that work together as a strategic pair to create value.

Celanese has also elected Edward Galante, an independent director on Celanese’s Board since 2013, as Chair of the Board, effective upon Ryerkerk’s departure.