Clariant AG announced that Christian Kohlpaintner, Member of the Executive Committee, decided to resign from his position effective June 30, 2019, to take on new challenges outside the company. At its meeting held on June 18, 2019, the Board of Directors accepted his resignation and expressed its appreciation for his contributions to Clariant's development. For the time being, Christian Kohlpaintner's responsibilities will be assumed by the remaining members of the Executive Committee.