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Introducing the 2019 Schwarzkopf Professional Young Artistic Team

Schwarzkopf Professional has announced its new, talented 2019/20 Young Artistic Team. The yearlong scheme offers money-can’t-buy experiences with some of the best ambassadors in the business.

Henkel Adhesive Technologies introduces new multi-channel controller for metal pre-treatment processes

Henkel has introduced a new process control system that addresses key challenges in metal pre-treatment to meet the increasing need for data-driven Industry 4.0 solutions. In combination with the company’s New Generation Conversion coatings (NGC) for multi-metal substrates, the BONDERITE^® E-CO digital multi-channel (DMC) controller enables maximum corrosion performance and sustainability at minimised overall process costs.

Rick Roberts becomes latest salon partner for Henkel Beauty Care Professional

Multi award-winning hairdresser and salon owner, Rick Roberts, has joined the Schwarzkopf Professional family.

Sylvie Nicol to succeed Kathrin Menges as Executive Vice President Human Resources

Sylvie Nicol ‏(45), currently Corporate Senior Vice President Global Human Resources, has been appointed to the Henkel Management Board. Effective April 9, 2019, after Henkel’s Annual General Meeting, she will become responsible for Human Resources ‏(HR) and Infrastructure Services. She will succeed Kathrin Menges ‏(55), who will not be available for another term on the Management Board for personal reasons. Kathrin Menges joined the company in 1999. Since 2011, she has been member of the Henkel Management Board.

Think outside, no box required: How to conquer Antarctica

An Interview with Gábor Rakonczay, the first Hungarian to have reached the South Pole

Becoming climate-positive: our action toward climate protection

A journey along the value chain shows how Henkel aims to commit to climate protection

Schwarzkopf Global Colour Ambassador now based in London

Schwarzkopf Professional ambassador and renowned colour expert, Lesley Jennison, has chosen London as her new base, joining the team at Billi Currie salon in Marylebone.

Henkel invests into Partech global seed fund

Henkel takes another step in expanding its venture capital activities combined under the umbrella of Henkel Ventures: The company committed to invest into the Partech Entrepreneur Fund III managed by Partech. Through partnering with the fund, Henkel’s consumer businesses – Beauty Care and Laundry & Home Care – will gain further insights into new digital technologies, services and applications.

Henkel to step up growth investments

• Implementation of Henkel 2020⁺ well under way
• Preliminary results 2018: Good performance despite significant headwinds
• Stepping up investments in brands and innovations to capture growth opportunities in consumer businesses and accelerate digital transformation
• Outlook for fiscal 2019 reflecting increased growth investments while maintaining high cost discipline
• Mid- to long-term financial ambition for 2020 and beyond reinforcing commitment to delivering profitable growth
• Future dividend payout ratio increased

Henkel is founding member of new global “Alliance to End Plastic Waste”

Global challenges need global solutions – this is why nearly 30 companies from the plastics and consumer goods value chain today launched the new “Alliance to End Plastic Waste” ‏(AEPW). The Alliance will develop and bring to scale solutions that will minimize and manage plastic waste. It will also promote solutions for used plastics by helping to enable a circular economy. Building on its existing efforts for sustainability and its commitment for a circular economy, Henkel joined the Alliance as one of the founding members.

Ending plastic waste: Jointly addressing one of the world’s most urgent challenges

An article by Hans Van Bylen, Henkel CEO

Henkel UK & IRE appoints Cherish PR as Laundry & Home Care agency partner

Henkel UK Ltd, the global FMCG company behind well-known brands such as Jeyes, DYLON Colour Catcher, Schwarzkopf, RightGuard, Pritt and Sellotape, has appointed Cherish PR, to manage the PR for its Laundry & Home Care business in the UK & Ireland.

How physical retail has revamped its approach to compete with digital

A guest article by Dr. Rahmyn Kress, Chief Digital Officer at Henkel

2018 Shaping Futures volunteers reunite to celebrate raising £21,000

Schwarzkopf Professional initiative Shaping Futures

Lightweight construction: a new era

The future looks lighter: New concepts and materials to make cars more efficient, safer and more sustainable.

Blockchain: Launchpad for a connected future

How Henkel is working to make blockchain usable for its business models, processes and products