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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Corporate news transmitted by euro adhoc. The issuer/originator is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Board of Directors (Appointments and Changes) Lenzing (euro adhoc) - Lenzing appoints New Management Board Member The Supervisory Board meeting of Lenzing AG held on January 31, 2014 appointed Mr. Robert van de Kerkhof (49), MBA, to serve as a member of the Management Board for a period of three years as of May 1, 2014. In his capacity as Chief Commercial Officer, Robert van de Kerkhof, a native of the Netherlands, will have management responsibility for marketing and sales. His relevant international management experience is a key reason justifying his appointment to the Management Board. Van de Kerkhof has worked for close to 25 years in the fiber business in various international positions for two prominent companies/ corporate groups (DuPont and Koch Industries). During this time he focused on the fields of marketing and sales, product development, innovations and the ongoing optimization of the value chain. Accordingly, effective May 1, 2014, the Management Board of Lenzing AG will consist of Peter Untersperger (Chief Executive Officer), Friedrich Weninger (Chief Operating Officer) and Robert van de Kerkhof (Chief Commercial Officer). Picture download: https://mediadb.lenzing.com/pindownload/login.do?pin=1D8W8 PIN-Code: 1D8W8 For more information please contact: Angelika Guldt Head of Corporate Communications Phone: +43 (0) 7672 701-2713 E-mail: a.guldt@lenzing.com Stephanie Kniep Head of Investor Relations Phone: +43 (0) 7672 701-4032 E-mail: s.kniep@lenzing.com The Lenzing Group The Lenzing Group is a world market leader with headquarters in Austria, production sites in all major markets as well as a worldwide network of sales and marketing offices. Lenzing supplies the global textile and nonwovens industry with high-quality man-made cellulose fibers. The portfolio ranges from dissolving pulp, standard and specialty cellulose fibers to engineering services. Lenzing quality and innovative strength set global standards for man-made cellulose fibers. With 75 years of experience in fiber production, the Lenzing Group is the only company worldwide combining the manufacturing of all three man-made cellulose fiber generations on a large industrial scale under one roof - from the classic viscose to modal and lyocell (TENCEL®) fibers. The success of the Lenzing Group results from a unique combination of consistent customer orientation together with its leadership in innovation, technology and quality. Our successful specialization strategy and an outstanding cost position are the basis for our economic strength. Lenzing is committed to the principle of sustainable management and very high environmental standards. Lenzing's core business fibers is complemented by our activities in the business field engineering. Key Figures Lenzing Group 2012: Sales: EUR 2.09 bn Export share: 91.1% Fiber sales volumes: 810,000 tons Staff: 7,033 Further inquiry note: Lenzing AG Mag. Angelika Guldt Tel.: +43 (0) 7672-701-2713 Fax: +43 (0) 07672-96301 mailto:a.guldt@lenzing.com end of announcement euro adhoc -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- company: Lenzing AG A-A-4860 Lenzing phone: +43 7672-701-0 FAX: +43 7672-96301 mail: a.guldt@lenzing.com WWW: http://www.lenzing.com sector: Chemicals ISIN: AT0000644505 indexes: WBI, ATX, Prime Market stockmarkets: free trade: Berlin, official market: Wien language: English
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