Scott Richardson to Become Chief Executive Officer and Join the Board of Directors Edward Galante to Become Chair of the Celanese Board Lori Ryerkerk to Step Down from the Board and Her Roles as CEO and President at the End of the Year DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE ), a global chemical and specialty materials company, today announced that Scott Richardson, currently Celanese's Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and will join the Company's Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2025. Richardson will succeed Lori Ryerkerk, who is stepping down as Chairman, CEO and director of Celanese at the end of the year. Celanese has elected Edward Galante, an independent director on Celanese's Board since 2013, as Chair of the Board, effective upon Ryerkerk's departure.