Celanese Adds Luis Fernandez-Moreno to Board, Expanding It to 11 Members
Celanese Corporation's Board increased its size from 10 to 11 members and elected Luis Fernandez-Moreno as a director, effective September 16, 2026. The filing describes him as independent under SEC and NYSE standards, with a background in specialty chemicals, and says he has not yet been appointed to any board committee.
Key points
- Board expanded from 10 to 11 members; Fernandez-Moreno serves until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
- Board determined he is independent under SEC rules and NYSE listing standards; 10 of 11 directors are independent
- Previously served as SVP at Ashland, Inc. (2013-2017) and is a director at Ingevity Corporation since 2016
- No committee assignments yet; compensated under the company's non-management director practices
The filing
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