Mülheim/Ruhr, February 10, 2014
Brenntag names Anthony Gerace to lead global Mergers & Acquisitions for Brenntag Group

Brenntag, the global market leader in chemical distribution, announces that Anthony Gerace will be promoted to Managing Director Mergers & Acquisitions for the Group, effective March 1, 2014.

In this new position Anthony Gerace will lead the Group’s Mergers & Acquisitions team to focus on further expansion, in line with Brenntag’s strategy. Anthony Gerace will report to Steven Holland, Chief Executive Officer.

Anthony Gerace joined Brenntag in 1993 and is currently responsible for Mergers & Acquisitions activities in the Brenntag North American organization. During his tenure with the company he has accumulated significant expertise in successfully managing operating companies in addition to directing strategic Mergers & Acquisitions projects for Brenntag in North America.

Brenntag Group’s Chief Executive Officer Steven Holland: “I’m delighted to announce the appointment of Anthony Gerace as Managing Director Mergers & Acquisitions. He is singularly qualified for this role. As a knowledgeable professional in this field, he brings especially strong expertise in the Mergers & Acquisitions sphere and will support Brenntag’s already successful track record in this important area.”

About Brenntag:

Brenntag is the global market leader in full-line chemical distribution. Linking chemical manufacturers and chemical users, Brenntag provides business-to-business distribution solutions for industrial and specialty chemicals globally. With over 10,000 products and a world-class supplier base, Brenntag offers one-stop-shop solutions to more than 170,000 customers. The value-added services include just-in-time delivery, product mixing, formulation, repackaging, inventory management, drum return handling as well as extensive technical support. Headquartered in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany, the company operates a global network with more than 450 locations in over 70 countries. In 2012 the company realized global sales of EUR 9.7 billion (USD 12.5 billion) with nearly 13,000 employees.

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