Celanese Appoints New General Counsel

TL;DR

Celanese names Dr. Lori R. Woods as new General Counsel, effective March 11, 2024.

AI Summary

Celanese Corporation announced on March 12, 2024, the appointment of Dr. Lori R. Woods as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, effective March 11, 2024. Dr. Woods will receive an annual base salary of $475,000 and will be eligible for the company's annual incentive plan and long-term equity awards. This appointment follows the departure of the previous General Counsel.

Why It Matters

The appointment of a new General Counsel is a significant leadership change that can impact the company's legal strategy and corporate governance.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This filing pertains to a routine executive appointment and does not indicate any significant financial or operational risks.

Key Numbers

• $475,000 — Annual Base Salary (Salary for the new General Counsel, Dr. Lori R. Woods.)

Key Players & Entities

• Celanese Corporation (company) — The company filing the report.
• Dr. Lori R. Woods (person) — Newly appointed Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary.
• $475,000 (dollar_amount) — Annual base salary for Dr. Lori R. Woods.
• March 11, 2024 (date) — Effective date of Dr. Lori R. Woods's appointment.
• March 12, 2024 (date) — Date of the filing.

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From the Filing

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