Henkel Names New Global Sales Director for Semiconductor Materials

Henkel has announced the appointment of Luc Godefroid as the company’s Global Sales Director for its Semiconductor Group. A key member of Henkel’s electronics sales team since 2001, Godefroid’s new role sees him building on his previous success and directing the global sales efforts of Henkel’s worldwide team and expanded product portfolio.

Following Henkel’s recent acquisition of the Adhesives and Electronics Materials businesses from National Starch and Chemical Company, Godefroid was tapped to head the Project Management Office, the group of leaders selected to facilitate and communicate all integration activities. With the integration well underway and the new Henkel organization defined, the company’s management enthusiastically recommended that Godefroid transition to lead the global semiconductor sales team.

"Luc is the ideal candidate for this role,” states Andreas Mader, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Henkel’s Semiconductor Group. "His in-depth knowledge of advanced materials combined with his management experience and proven leadership ability will, no doubt, spell success for Henkel’s semiconductor organization.”

As Global Sales Director, Godefroid will oversee a seven-region sales team as well as direct the channel management initiatives for Henkel. Godefroid will be based in the company’s Irvine, California headquarters and will report to Henkel Semiconductor Group Senior Vice President and General Manager, Andreas Mader.

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