New Chief Executive Officer of ASK Chemicals

Hilden, July 21, 2014 
ASK Chemicals is pleased to announce the appointment of Frank
Coenen as its Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Stefan Sommer in the role. Mr. Coenen most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Tessenderlo Group, a global, Belgian-listed specialty chemicals group.

ASK Chemicals also extends its appreciation to outgoing Chief Executive Officer Stefan Sommer for his leadership over the past four years. Mr. Sommer led many important accomplishments in that period, from the creation of ASK Chemicals as an independent business in 2010 to its successful sale to Rhône.