President and CEO of LANXESS Retires, Bringing in New Leadership for Americas Operations

LANXESS Co. announced the retirement of President and CEO, Antonis Papadourakis. Frederique van Baarle, member of the Board of Management and labor direcor, LANXESS AG, assumed the role of president and CEO for the company’s Americas region October 1, 2023.

“It has been an honor to have been a part of the world-class team at LANXESS, and having the opportunity to work alongside so many amazing colleagues,” said Papadourakis, who officially retired on September 30, 2023 after more than eight years as president and CEO of LANXESS. “I’m eternally grateful for the wonderful experiences and the professional and personal relationships developed during my tenure here. The team, and future operations within the region, have a bright future with Frederique van Baarle at the helm.”