Jan Buberl Appointed President of Performance Products Division

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Huntsman (NYSE: HUN) has appointed Jan Buberl as the new President of the Performance Products Division, effective August 1, 2024. Buberl brings extensive global experience to the role, having served as Vice President of Huntsman Polyurethanes, Americas for the past five years and as a director of Huntsman's Chinese PO/MTBE joint venture with Sinopec. His background includes previous work at Venator and a 16-year tenure at BASF, where he held various global roles, including leading BASF's North America corporate strategy development.

Peter Huntsman, Chairman, President, and CEO of Huntsman , expressed enthusiasm for Buberl joining the executive leadership team, citing his deep experience and track record of success. Buberl holds a master's degree in international marketing from the University of Ludwigshafen, Germany, and an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

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• Appointment of experienced executive Jan Buberl as President of Performance Products Division
• Buberl brings global experience and success from various roles within Huntsman and other companies
• Strengthening of executive leadership team with internal promotion

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THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) is pleased to announce that Jan Buberl has been appointed President of the Performance Products Division effective August 1, 2024. Upon announcing Jan's appointment, Huntsman Chairman, President and CEO Peter Huntsman stated:

"I am excited for Jan to assume leadership of our Performance Products Division and join the Huntsman executive leadership team. He brings to the role deep global experience and a track record of success at Huntsman and previous companies. I look forward to working closely with him." 

For the last five years, Jan has served as Vice President of Huntsman Polyurethanes, Americas, and as a director of our Chinese PO/MTBE joint venture with Sinopec. He previously worked at Venator (formerly Huntsman Pigments) and spent sixteen years with BASF in various global roles, including leading the development of BASF's North America corporate strategy.

Jan earned his master's degree in international marketing from the University of Ludwigshafen, Germany in 2000 and an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2001.

About Huntsman:
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded corporation headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, in the United States of America. Huntsman is a global downstream, differentiated, and specialty chemicals company. For more than 50 years, we have been using science and ingenuity to innovate and create products that enable more sustainable and comfortable lives for millions of people around the world. In 2023, Huntsman had more than 6,000 associates working in nearly 60 manufacturing, research and development (R&D), and operations facilities in 25 countries. Through our three divisions, we produce approximately 6,250 products to serve a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets including aerospace, transportation, building and construction, consumer goods, energy and fuels, and food preservation. For more information about Huntsman, please visit www.huntsman.com. 

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FAQ

Who is the new President of Huntsman 's Performance Products Division?

Jan Buberl has been appointed as the new President of Huntsman 's Performance Products Division, effective August 1, 2024.

What is Jan Buberl's previous experience within Huntsman (HUN)?

Jan Buberl previously served as Vice President of Huntsman Polyurethanes, Americas for five years and as a director of Huntsman's Chinese PO/MTBE joint venture with Sinopec.

When does Jan Buberl's appointment as President of Performance Products Division at Huntsman (HUN) take effect?

Jan Buberl's appointment as President of the Performance Products Division at Huntsman takes effect on August 1, 2024.

What educational background does Jan Buberl bring to his new role at Huntsman (HUN)?

Jan Buberl holds a master's degree in international marketing from the University of Ludwigshafen, Germany, and an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.