Chemical Marketing & Economics Honors Celanese Chairman, CEO and President Lori J. Ryerkerk with STEM Leadership Award for Corporate Reinvention

Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE) and Chemical Marketing & Economics, Inc. (CME) today announced that Lori J. Ryerkerk, chairman, chief executive officer and president of Celanese, will be the recipient of the CME STEM Leadership Award for Corporate Reinvention. Ms. Ryerkerk will be honored at a reception and gala event on December 10, 2024, in New York City.

Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. With net sales of $10.9 billion in 2023 and roots that date back over 100 years, the company’s approximately 12,400 employees harness chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for its customers, employees and shareholders.

"CME would like to recognize Lori Ryerkerk as an industry leader who has reshaped the organizational direction of Celanese with an outstanding impact on all stakeholders and the overall ecosystem in which the corporation operates," said CME Co-Chair Steve Barnett.

"We cannot think of a better industry role model who inspires STEM women and is dedicated to the advancement of diverse STEM talent leadership programs," noted CME Co-Chair and Legal Counsel Ksenia Takhistova.

“Our people are the driving force behind our success, and it’s an honor to represent the collective hard work of the entire Celanese team who made this award possible,” said Lori Ryerkerk, CEO of Celanese. “As we continue to grow both as a company and industry at large, we remain steadfast in our commitment to STEM talent programs to help foster a diverse future workforce. By opening our industry to a range of perspectives and ideas, we can ensure we connect with the best talent needed to innovate and accelerate future solutions to improve the world.”

About Lori J. Ryerkerk
Lori J. Ryerkerk is the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Celanese Corporation, a Fortune 500 global chemical and specialty materials company based in Dallas, Texas. Celanese is a leader in the development and production of materials used in most major industrial and consumer applications. Ryerkerk was named as CEO, as well as a member of the board of directors, in May 2019. She was appointed Chairman in April 2020.

Ryerkerk’s expertise in the energy industry spans three-plus decades. She combines deep technical and commercial skills with a passion for the manufacturing business. Her unwavering focus on safety, environmental and social performance is the foundation on which she has overseen some of the most technically complex operations in the industry.