Brenntag SE has announced that Michael Friede, CEO of Brenntag Specialties and member of the Management Board, will step down from his role and leave the company on 30th
November 2025.
Michael Friede, who has led Brenntag Specialties since April 2023, has informed the Supervisory Board that he will not renew his contract, which officially runs until 31st March 2026. He will depart the organisation on amicable terms to pursue new leadership opportunities outside of Brenntag.
“I am very proud of what we have achieved at Brenntag Specialties in recent years. We have taken decisive steps to position our specialties business attractively and effectively in highly competitive markets. We have a clear roadmap and ambitious goals, which I will continue to pursue with full commitment until I leave the company, together with the outstanding Specialties team, my colleagues on the Brenntag Management Board, and our valued customers and suppliers,” has stated Michael Friede.
“On behalf of the Supervisory Board, I would like to thank Michael Friede for his commitment to our company. With his expertise and leadership, he has played a decisive role in shaping the development of Brenntag Specialties in a challenging environment and strengthening the portfolio. Together with the Brenntag Management Board, he has driven forward the differentiated steering and market-oriented positioning of the Specialties division and laid the foundation for further profitable growth. We wish Michael Friede all the best for his personal and professional future,” has added Richard Ridinger, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Brenntag SE.