Covestro LLC announces changes in leadership

MacCleary will be succeeded in his role as head of the Polyurethanes business unit by Christine Bryant, currently head of Coatings, Adhesives and Specialties. Dr. Erik Haakan Jonsson, currently chief operating officer, will succeed MacCleary as president and managing director of Covestro LLC.

About Jerry MacCleary

MacCleary, who currently represents Covestro as vice chairman of the board, a member of the Executive Committee and an officer at the American Chemistry Council (ACC), will become chairman of the ACC Executive Committee Jan. 1. He joined Covestro (then part of Bayer) in 1979 as an accountant, before embarking on a diverse career path that included sales, marketing and strategic management roles throughout the United States and Germany. In 2004, he was named head of the North American Polyurethanes business unit – a role he maintained after becoming president of Covestro LLC in 2012.

About Christine Bryant

Bryant has led Covestro's Coatings, Adhesives and Specialties (CAS) business in North America since 2012 and also leads the unit's global key account business. She joined Covestro in 1989 and has held increasing roles in marketing, sales, distribution and business development throughout her career.  A chemical engineer by training, Bryant's focus has been on creating stronger relationships with customers and developing new business and markets within the CAS area.

About Dr. Erik Haakan Jonsson

Jonsson joined Covestro in 1992 as a scientist in Pittsburgh. His career has led him throughout the United States and Germany, as he took on diverse roles in manufacturing, innovation, supply chain and business development. Jonsson has served on the board of directors of various chemical industry, community service and educational organizations. He is a chemical engineer and holds his Ph.D. in polymer technology.