THE WOODLANDS, Texas,
Aug. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) today announced the appointment of
Sir Robert Margetts as a new
director to its Board of Directors effective August 4, 2010.
Sir Robert, age 63, has served as Chairman – Europe of Huntsman Corporation since 2000, a
position from which he resigned in connection with his appointment
as a director. He also currently serves as Chairman of Ensus
Limited, the Energy Technologies Institute, and Ordnance Survey,
and Non-Executive Director of Wellstream Holdings PLC and Falck
Renewables PLC. He was previously Chairman of Legal &
General Group PLC and BOC Group PLC. Sir Robert worked for
ICI in various levels of increasing responsibility since 1969,
where he ultimately served as the Vice Chairman of its Main Board
until 2000.
Commenting on the appointment, Jon M.
Huntsman, Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of
Huntsman Corporation, said, "Sir Rob brings a tremendous amount
of leadership and knowledge to our Board. His extensive
background within the chemical industry and experience leading
world-class businesses will help further strengthen our board.
We are pleased to welcome Sir Rob to our Board of Directors
and look forward to working with him."
The Huntsman Board now comprises ten directors, seven of whom
are independent directors.
About Huntsman:
Huntsman is a global manufacturer and marketer of
differentiated chemicals. Its operating companies manufacture
products for a variety of global industries, including chemicals,
plastics, automotive, aviation, textiles, footwear, paints and
coatings, construction, technology, agriculture, health care,
detergent, personal care, furniture, appliances and packaging.
Originally known for pioneering innovations in packaging and,
later, for rapid and integrated growth in petrochemicals, Huntsman
has approximately 11,000 employees and operates from multiple
locations worldwide. The Company had 2009 revenues of approximately
$8 billion. For more information
about Huntsman, please visit the company's website at
www.huntsman.com.
Forward-Looking Statements:
Statements in this release that are not historical are
forward-looking statements. These statements are based on
management's current beliefs and expectations. The forward-looking
statements in this release are subject to uncertainty and changes
in circumstances and involve risks and uncertainties that may
affect the company's operations, markets, products, services,
prices and other factors as discussed in the Huntsman companies'
filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Significant risks and uncertainties may relate to, but are not
limited to, financial, economic, competitive, environmental,
political, legal, regulatory and technological factors. The
company assumes no obligation to provide revisions to any
forward-looking statements should circumstances change, except as
otherwise required by applicable laws.
SOURCE Huntsman Corporation
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