ARNHEM, The Netherlands, Sept. 19, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Akzo Nobel (Other OTC:AKZOF)(Nasdaq:AKZOY) has appointed Paul L. Matson (54) as Senior Vice President of Human Resources to succeed Olle Werner who will retire this month. Mr. Matson will take up his new post on October 1, 2003, and will report to Hans Wijers, Chairman of the Board of Management of Akzo Nobel.
A U.S. citizen with extensive experience with operations in Europe and Asia, Mr. Matson has 30 years of business experience covering all aspects of the human resources field. He has worked in international companies in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, such as Bayer, SmithKline Beckman, and most recently Pharmacia as Global Director of Human Resources.
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Akzo Nobel, based in the Netherlands, serves customers throughout the world with healthcare products, coatings and chemicals. Consolidated sales for 2002 totaled EUR 14 billion. The Company currently employs approximately 66,000 people in more than 80 countries. Financial results for the third quarter will be published on October 17, 2003.
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