Clariant Proposes BP Chair Albert Manifold for Board Seat Amid Restructuring and Legal Disputes
Clariant AG has proposed adding BP Chair Albert Manifold to its board. The move comes as the firm cuts costs and defends against legal claims from energy peers.
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CHbased specialty chemicals manufacturer Clariant AG has officially proposed the appointment of albert manifold to its board. albert manifold, who currently serves as the chair of United Kingdom 
GBbased BP plc , is slated for election at the annual general meeting of Clariant AGon April 1, 2026. In addition to this new nomination, the board has also proposed the re-election of ben van beurden as chair of Clariant AG. ben van beurden is a veteran of the energy industry and previously held the position of chief executive officer at Shell plc .
CHbased specialty chemicals manufacturer Clariant AG has officially proposed the appointment of albert manifold to its board. albert manifold, who currently serves as the chair of United Kingdom GBbased BP plc , is slated for election at the annual general meeting of Clariant AGon April 1, 2026. In addition to this new nomination, the board has also proposed the re-election of ben van beurden as chair of Clariant AG. ben van beurden is a veteran of the energy industry and previously held the position of chief executive officer at Shell plc .This shift in governance arrives while Clariant AGcontinues to execute a rigorous cost-cutting strategy aimed at improving margins during a period of weak demand. The company is actively reducing its expenditure through several initiatives, which include significant job cuts and the closure of various production facilities. Furthermore, Clariant AGis pursuing substantial procurement reductions to stabilize its financial position. These operational measures are focused on sustaining the health of Clariant AGas it waits for a recovery in the markets for specialty chemicals, particularly those utilized in the production of smartphones and electric vehicles.
