07.09.09
Jackwerth and Issberner Promoted at Cognis
Jackwerth of Cognis |
Ulrich Issberner will fill the position of global marketing director, personal care. Dr. Issberner holds a degree in medicine from the University of Bonn, Germany, and started his career with a research post in dermatophysiology. Following his residency, he worked for Henkel in research and development, and then joined Cognis in 2000. At Cognis, he has worked as head of technology, skin care, Germany, and most recently as senior marketing manager, Care Chemicals Personal Care, NAFTA at Cognis
Issberner of Cognis |
Symrise: appointed Heinz-Jürgen Bertram as chief executive officer effective July 1. Mr. Bertram succeeds Gerold Linzbach, who had led the company for the past four years.
Mr. Bertram received his doctorate in chemistry. His professional career began in 1987 when he joined Bayer AG in Leverkusen. He moved to Holzminden in 1990 to work for Haarmann & Reimer GmbH, which was later absorbed into the newly formed Symrise Group in 2003. He held a number of managerial positions in the research and development area before taking over responsibility for the group’s global manufacturing operations in 2005. He has been a member of the executive board of Symrise AG since October 2006 when he was appointed to head-up the flavor and nutrition division.
Jones of Coast Southwest |
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF): tapped Susan McEwen as director of specialty retail. She transitioned from a career in perfumery to sales 16 years ago and has since managed many fragrance teams with notable successes. Prior to joining IFF, Ms. McEwen was part of the team that expanded the Quest Creative Center.
Lacke of RITA |
DeWolf Chemical: welcomed Mike Scarlatelli to the newly-created position of regional sales manager.He was most recently with The McIntyre Group for the past 15 years, where he had commercial responsibility for sales in the Mid-Atlantic region.Kathy Rainone was promoted to the role of business manager–active ingredients and specialties. Kristin Bastien was promoted from inside sales coordinator to outside account manager where she has responsibility for industry sales.