The Supervisory Board of Brenntag SE, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, appointed Jens Birgersson as the company’s next Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Management Board effective September 1, 2025. Jens Birgersson most recently served as President and CEO of Rockwool Group, Denmark. Prior to that, he has held various management positions in international market-leading companies in different industries. Jens Birgersson succeeds Dr Christian … [Read more...] about Jens Birgersson to become new CEO of Brenntag SE
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Brenntag returns to gross profit growth in Q1 2025 – EBITA outlook for 2025 maintained and currently expected to be in the lower range due to dampened business sentiment and severe currency headwinds
Brenntag (ISIN DE000A1DAHH0), the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, published its financial results for the first quarter of 2025. The overall performance was characterized by a persistently challenging business environment, a volatile geopolitical climate, and a high degree of economic uncertainty amplified by global tariff discussions. In this environment, Brenntag increased its operating gross profit and achieved a stable operating EBITA. Considering the various … [Read more...] about Brenntag returns to gross profit growth in Q1 2025 – EBITA outlook for 2025 maintained and currently expected to be in the lower range due to dampened business sentiment and severe currency headwinds
Brenntag celebrates the company’s 150th anniversary in Essen, Germany
Brenntag, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, held a celebration to mark its 150-year anniversary yesterday in Essen, Germany, where the DAX40 company is headquartered. The ceremony included many guests from the chemical industry, customers, suppliers and other business partners as well as honored guests like Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz. In his speech and in his conversation with Brenntag CEO Christian Kohlpaintner, the Chancellor emphasized the importance … [Read more...] about Brenntag celebrates the company’s 150th anniversary in Essen, Germany
