Henkel Names New Electronics Executive Team

Following its acquisition of the Adhesives and Electronics Materials businesses from National Starch and Chemical Company, Henkel has named the executive team that will lead its electronics group as it continues to advance materials technology and become the premiere materials partner for electronics firms worldwide.

Under the direction of Corporate Senior Vice President Alan Syzdek, the electronics group of Henkel will be organized on a global basis by industry sector, drawing on the talents of both the Henkel and National Starch teams.

With over 18 years of materials development expertise, Dr Michael Todd will lead Henkel’s global product development initiatives as Vice President of Product Development and Engineering. Some of Todd’s near-term priorities include aligning the organization’s 13 global product development sites, the integration of the complimentary technologies and products brought together through the acquisition, and leveraging the strengths of certain materials to facilitate the widespread growth of synergistic product lines.

Former Ablestik General Manager, Andreas Mader, has been tapped to head Henkel’s semiconductor group where he will focus on supporting customers’ transition to new technologies, ensuring superior technical support and managing investments in leading technologies. And to direct its electronics assembly business, Henkel has selected former Emerson & Cuming General Manager, Joe DeBiase. Rounding out the customer-facing executive appointments is Global Marketing Director, Doug Dixon.

Management of the operational organization is the responsibility of Dr Michael Reilly, former National Starch Vice President of Global Operations. And overseeing the development of the business through organic growth, strategic partnerships and acquisition opportunities is the role of Zhiwei Cai, former Henkel Global Vice President of Product Management.

Other key appointments to the leadership team include: Luc Godefroid, who heads up the Project Management Office (PMO), with responsibility for developing and integrating the business and driving offensive synergies through best practices of both the Henkel and National Starch operations; and Hilary Norris, who leads the company’s financial team.

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