Akzo Nobel N.V., trading as AkzoNobel, is a Dutch multinational, active in the fields of decorative paints, performance coatings and specialty chemicals. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the company has activities in more than 80 countries, and employs approximately 60,000 people. Sales in 2007 were EUR 14 billion. Following the acquisition of ICI, the company has restructured per 2 January 2008, and rebranded it per 25 April of the same year.
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Akzo Nobel N.V., trading as AkzoNobel, is a Dutch multinational, active in the fields of decorative paints, performance coatings and specialty chemicals. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the company has activities in more than 80 countries, and employs approximately 60,000 people. Sales in 2007 were EUR 14 billion. Following the acquisition of ICI, the company has restructured per 2 January 2008, and rebranded it per 25 April of the same year.
AkzoNobel consists of nineteen business units, with business responsibility and autonomy. For managerial purpose these cooperate in three groups, which are supported by one managerial board.
The Board of Management (BOM) of AkzoNobel consists of four people, viz. Chairman and CEO since 2003 Hans Wijers, CFO Keith Nichols, Rob Frohn (responsible for Speciality Chemicals), and Leif Darner (responsible for Performance Coatings). The board holds office in Amsterdam. Prior to August 2007, the group was headquartered in Arnhem.
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