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Hans van Bylen is a businessperson who has been the head of 6 different companies and presently is Chairman at Ontex Group NV, Chairman at Türk Henkel Kimya Sanayi ve Ticaret AS and Chief Executive Officer of Henkel Australia Pty Ltd. He is also on the board of The Dial Corp. and Lanxess AG and Member of European Round Table of Industrialists and Vice President for Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V. Mr. Van Bylen previously was Chief Executive Officer of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA and Member-Management Board at Henkel Management AG (a subsidiary of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA) and President of Verband der Chemischen Industrie eV. He received an MBA and a graduate degree from the University of Antwerp.
Hans van Bylen active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| ONTEX GROUP NV | Chairman | 2020-05-24 |
| LANXESS AG | Director/Board Member | 2019-12-31 |
| ETEX N.V. | Chairman | 2024-12-31 |
| AKZO NOBEL N.V. | Director/Board Member | 2022-04-22 |
Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V.
Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a federal association | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
SN Airholding SA
SN Airholding SA AirlinesTransportation Operates as holding company with interests in air transportation services | Director/Board Member | 2020-11-24 |
Ontex BV
Ontex BV Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures hygienic disposables | Chairman | - |
LANXESS Deutschland GmbH
LANXESS Deutschland GmbH Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Produces and sells chemicals | Director/Board Member | - |
European Round Table of Industrialists | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Former positions of Hans van Bylen
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Education of Hans van Bylen
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 22 |
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Ecolab, Inc.
Ecolab, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Develops and markets water treatment, cleaning & sanitizing products and provides laundry & pest control services | Process Industries |
The Dial Corp.
The Dial Corp. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and sells personal care & household products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Manufactures and sells adhesives, sealants, laundry, home & hair care products | Process Industries |
Akzo Nobel NV
Akzo Nobel NV Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Manufactures and sells decorative paints, performance coatings, and specialty chemicals | Process Industries |
LANXESS AG
LANXESS AG Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Produces and sells specialty additives, intermediaries and engineering materials | Process Industries |
GfK GmbH
GfK GmbH Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides market and opinion research services | Commercial Services |
Ontex Group NV
Ontex Group NV Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures disposable personal hygiene products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Etex NV
Etex NV Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Produces and markets building materials and systems | Non-Energy Minerals |
SN Airholding SA
SN Airholding SA AirlinesTransportation Operates as holding company with interests in air transportation services | Transportation |
Henkel Belgium NV
Henkel Belgium NV Specialty StoresRetail Trade Manufactures & wholesales cosmetics, adhesives and detergents | Retail Trade |
European Round Table of Industrialists | |
Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V.
Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a federal association | Commercial Services |
Henkel Australia Pty Ltd.
Henkel Australia Pty Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Manufactures and distributes consumer goods | Distribution Services |
Henkel Nederland BV
Henkel Nederland BV Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Markets industrial adhesives and sealants | Distribution Services |
Türk Henkel Kimya Sanayi ve Ticaret AS
Türk Henkel Kimya Sanayi ve Ticaret AS Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Manufactures chemical preparations | Process Industries |
Ontex BV
Ontex BV Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures hygienic disposables | Consumer Non-Durables |
LANXESS Deutschland GmbH
LANXESS Deutschland GmbH Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Produces and sells chemicals | Process Industries |
Henkel Management AG
Henkel Management AG Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides management services | Commercial Services |
The Consumer Goods Forum
The Consumer Goods Forum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a business association | Commercial Services |
Verband der Chemischen Industrie eV
Verband der Chemischen Industrie eV Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates chemical industry association | Commercial Services |
University of Antwerp
University of Antwerp Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Alliance To End Plastic Waste
Alliance To End Plastic Waste Environmental ServicesIndustrial Services The Alliance to End Plastic Waste is an organization dedicated to eliminating plastic waste and advancing a circular economy for plastics by developing, demonstrating, and scaling integrated, system-based solutions. The non-profit company is located in the US. It collaborates with governments, businesses, civil society, financial institutions, academia, and local communities to catalyze capital, enable ecosystems, and foster collective action across the plastic value chain. Its initiatives include mechanical recycling, manual sorting, household waste segregation, chemical recycling innovations, and digital technologies to improve waste management and recycling rates. The alliance also supports startups and women-owned businesses, empowers youth through education programs, and partners with financial institutions to develop green financing mechanisms. It employs an impact metrics framework with independent assurance to track progress and shares reports, research, and thought leadership publicly to promote knowledge exchange and collaboration. The American company was founded by Graham van't Hoff. The CEO is Jacob Duer. | Industrial Services |
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