Archroma, a specialty chemicals an color company, has appointed Valerie Diele-Braun to the post of President Paper Solutions and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa). In her new role, Ms. Diele-Braun joins the Archroma Leadership Team and reports directly to CEO Alexander Wessels. She will lead the company’s Paper Solutions Business globally and will support the EMEA region for all businesses.
Prior to joining Archroma in early 2014 as Head of Strategic Marketing, Ms. Diele-Braun was Head of Sales and Product Management for the Personal Care Division of DSM Nutritional Products. Previously, she was Managing Director of her own consulting company, focusing on delivering world-class strategies for B2B and B2C clients. Earlier in her career she held the post of Vice President Global Key Account Management for Quest International which later became part of Givaudan.
Valerie Diele-Braun succeeds Helmut Wagner, who has been appointed Chief Purchasing Officer and will be responsible for global strategic projects such as the company’s business process outsourcing project. Mr. Wagner will continue to be a member of Archroma’s Leadership Team.
