Michael Friede, Chief Executive Officer of Brenntag Specialties and member of the Board of Management of Brenntag SE, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has informed the Supervisory Board that he will not extend his contract, which runs until March 31, 2026. He will leave the company on good terms on November 30, 2025, to pursue new management responsibilities outside of Brenntag.

The Supervisory Board has initiated an orderly succession process. Michael Friede will continue to fully perform his responsibilities until the end of November 2025 and will ensure a smooth and structured transition to his successor.