Press Release
Kraton Names Nicholas G. Dekker
as Interim Chief Financial Officer
HOUSTON – July 28, 2005 - Kraton Polymers LLC (Kraton) today announces the appointment of Nicholas (Nick) G. Dekker as interim Chief Financial Officer effective August 15, 2005. Mr. Dekker will also serve as Chief Financial Officer of Polymer Holdings LLC.
As previously reported Kraton continues its search for a Chief Financial Officer to replace Dave Davis who announced his resignation on June 7, 2005. Mr. Davis’ last day with Kraton will be August 15, 2005.
In his role, Mr. Dekker will be responsible for managing the Company’s financial group. He will report to George Gregory, Chief Executive Officer and President.
“Kraton is very excited that we have such a strong internal candidate to fill the vacancy of Chief Financial Officer on an interim basis,” said George Gregory. “Nick will be a great asset as we continue our search for a permanent replacement.”
Mr. Dekker began his career at Kraton in April 2000 as European Finance Manager and was promoted to Finance Manager Europe and Asia Pacific in 2004. From early 1998 to April 2000 Mr. Dekker was a financial consultant for Shell Chemicals. Prior roles include Financial Director for Diversey Benelux and Baruch International Fashion Group. Mr. Dekker began his career as an assistant auditor with KPMG in 1983.
Mr. Dekker received a University Degree (Economics) from Free University of Amsterdam and a Postgraduate Degree as a Chartered Controller from Free University of Amsterdam.
About Kraton
Kraton Polymers LLC is a premier, global specialty chemicals company and is the world’s largest producer of styrenic block copolymers (“SBCs”), a family of products whose chemistry was pioneered by Kraton over forty years ago. SBCs are highly-engineered synthetic elastomers, which enhance the performance of products by delivering a variety of attributes, including greater flexibility, resilience, strength, durability and processability. Kraton polymers are used in a wide range of applications including road and roofing materials, numerous consumer products (e.g., diapers, tool handles, and toothbrushes), tapes, labels, medical applications, packaging, automotive and footwear products. Kraton has the leading position in nearly all of its core markets and is the only producer of SBCs with global manufacturing capability. Its production facilities are located in the United States, The Netherlands, Germany, France, Brazil, and Japan.
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