Evonik has named Hendrik Schonfelder President – Middle East & Africa, as it combines two regions, Sub-Sahara Africa and MENA, into one division, according to a report published by Trade Arabia.
”I have worked on several projects in my career that covered the Middle East and Africa and developed a special affinity for the region,” said Schonfelder. “MEA is definitely a region that will witness substantial growth in the future and Evonik today has a platform that can support the industries to meet the demands that such growth creates.”
Schonfelder joined Evonik in 2013 as Customer Relations Director – Europe, Middle East and Africa. Prior to his recent appointment, he held the role of Vice President Bioproducts, Oil Additives for the German specialty chemicals manufacturer.