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LANXESS Reappoints Oliver Stratmann as Chief Financial Officer for Another Five-Year Term

LANXESS Reappoints Oliver Stratmann for Another Term as Chief Financial Officer
Supervisory Board Extends Term by Five Years

Mumbai, November 18, 2025 – The Supervisory Board of LANXESS, a leading global specialty chemicals company, has reappointed Oliver Stratmann to the Board of Management and extended his contract as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) by an additional five years. His new term begins on September 1, 2026, ensuring continuity as LANXESS navigates an industry-wide period of disruption and transformation.

“Oliver Stratmann is doing an excellent job as Chief Financial Officer in these challenging times. Right now, solid and forward-looking financial planning is particularly important, and his comprehensive knowledge of the financial markets is a great help to us in this regard,” said Rainier van Roessel, Chairman of the Supervisory Board.

LANXESS CEO Matthias Zachert also welcomed the decision:
“I am delighted that Oliver Stratmann will continue to be part of our Executive Board team and support us with his expertise in steering the Group through this crisis affecting the entire chemical industry.”

About LANXESS

LANXESS is a global specialty chemicals company with EUR 6.4 billion in sales in 2024. The company employs approximately 11,800 people in 32 countries. Its core operations include the development, production, and marketing of:

• Chemical intermediates
• Additives
• Consumer protection products

LANXESS consistently ranks among the leaders in major sustainability indices, including the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, MSCI ESG, and ISS ESG ratings.

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No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made regarding the information contained herein, and neither LANXESS AG nor its affiliates or employees shall be liable for any damages arising directly or indirectly from the use of this document.

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