AkzoNobel at a Glance

Delivering Tomorrow's Answers Today

AkzoNobel is proud to be one of the world’s leading industrial companies.

Based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we make and supply a wide range of paints, coatings and specialty chemicals - pro forma 2007 revenue totaled €14.4 bln.

In fact, we are the largest global paints and coatings company. As a major producer of specialty chemicals we supply industries worldwide with quality ingredients for life’s essentials. We think about the future, but act in the present. We’re passionate about introducing new ideas and developing sustainable answers for our customers.

That’s why our 60,000 employees—who are based in more than 80 countries—are committed to excellence and delivering Tomorrow’s Answers Today.




EMPLOYEES BY REGION
Number of Employees year-end 2007
US & Canada6,100
Latin America2,700
Asia8,400
The Netherlands4,900
Germany3,100
Sweden3,700
UK3,000
Other European Countries9,000
Other Regions1,700
TOTAL42,600



REVENUES BY DESTINATION 
Millions of Euros 
US & Canada1,855
Latin America606
Asia1,471
The Netherlands777
Germany907
Sweden472
UK552
Other European Countries3,147
Other Regions430
TOTAL10,217



REVENUES BY ORIGIN 
Millions of Euros 
US & Canada1,871
Latin America475
Asia1,225
The Netherlands1,368
Germany930
Sweden1,406
UK617
Other European Countries2,068
Other Regions257
TOTAL10,217

 contribution_revenue

 


Board of Management Members


  

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Hans Wijers
CEO

 

Keith_Nichols3.jpg_thumbnailKeith Nichols 
CFO

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Leif Darner
Board Member responsible for Performance Coatings

 

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Rob Frohn
Board Member responsible for Specialty Chemicals