Celanese appoints Todd Elliott as SVP Engineered Materials, succeeding Tom Kelly

Celanese Corp

Todd Elliott, former SVP of Acetyls who retired in 2020, rejoins Celanese to lead Engineered Materials effective Feb 3, 2025.
Tom Kelly steps down as SVP Engineered Materials on Jan 31, 2025; remains in transition role through March 10, 2025.
Kelly will receive severance under Celanese's Designated Roles Member Severance Benefits Plan.
CEO Richardson cites need to reduce cost structure, deleverage balance sheet, and improve performance.
Elliott previously led global sales for EM and launched customer project pipeline model.

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Appointed

Todd Elliott

Senior Vice President, Engineered Materials

CE · Celanese Corp

Effective: 2025-02-03
Filed: January 16, 2025, 6:59 PM ET

On January 14, 2024, Celanese Corporation (the “Company”) appointed Todd Elliott as Senior Vice President, Engineered Materials, effective as of February 3, 2025, to succeed Thomas Kelly

Departed

Thomas Kelly

Senior Vice President, Engineered Materials

CE · Celanese Corp

Effective: 2025-01-31
Successor: Todd Elliott
Filed: January 16, 2025, 6:59 PM ET

Thomas Kelly, who is stepping down on January 31, 2025 and will serve in a transition role through March 10, 2025.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Todd Elliott was appointed as Senior Vice President, Engineered Materials at Celanese Corp.

Action: appointed
Role: Senior Vice President, Engineered Materials

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On January 14, 2024, Celanese Corporation (the “Company”) appointed Todd Elliott as Senior Vice President, Engineered Materials, effective as of February 3, 2025, to succeed Thomas Kelly

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Thomas Kelly departed as Senior Vice President, Engineered Materials at Celanese Corp.

Action: stepping down
Role: Senior Vice President, Engineered Materials

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Thomas Kelly, who is stepping down on January 31, 2025 and will serve in a transition role through March 10, 2025.

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