Scott A. Richardson
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About Scott A. Richardson
Scott A. Richardson is recorded as CEO, Board Member and COO at Celanese Corp (CE). Celanese Corp reported in an 8-K filed December 9, 2024 that Scott A. Richardson was appointed Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2025. Celanese Corp reported in an 8-K filed December 9, 2024 that Scott A. Richardson was appointed Chief Executive Officer and President, effective January 1, 2025. Celanese Corp reported in an 8-K filed November 6, 2023 that Scott A. Richardson was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective November 8, 2023. The proxy statement of Celanese Corp reports total compensation of $10,137,072 for Scott A. Richardson in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $1,150,000. Disclosed compensation is on record for 8 fiscal years.
“The Board elected Mr. Richardson to the Board to fill the vacancy created by Ms. Ryerkerk's departure, also effective as of the Transition Date.”
“the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") appointed Scott A. Richardson as Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company and elected Edward G. Galante, an independent member of the Board, to the position of Chair of the Board, in each case, effective as of January 1, 2025 (the "Transition Date").”
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Affiliation history
Recorded current and former roles; source labels appear when available.
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Current
2025-01-01–present
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Current
2025-01-01–present
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Current
2023-11-08–present
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Start not stated–2023-03-09
Last confirmed by a filing; no departure on record
Company network
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Leadership on record at Celanese Corp
Other people whose current roles at this company are on record from its filings.
- Lori Ryerkerk CEO
- Mark C. Rohr CEO
- Scott Richardson CEO, CFO, COO, Board Member
- Edward G. Galante Chairman
- Edward Galante Chairman
- Lori J. Ryerkerk Chairman
- Chuck B. Kyrish CFO
- Chuck Kyrish CFO
- Ashley B. Duffie General Counsel
- Aaron M. McGilvray Chief Accounting Officer
Executive compensation
Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.
| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
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| 2025 | Celanese Corp (CE) | Chief Executive Officer and President | $1,150,000 | $10,137,072 |
| 2024 | Celanese Corp (CE) | Chief Executive Officer and President, Former Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | $800,000 | $4,885,631 |
| 2023 | Celanese Corp (CE) | Chief Executive Officer and President, Former Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | $714,534 | $4,257,371 |
| 2022 | Celanese Corp (CE) | Chief Executive Officer and President, Former Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | $678,300 | $3,452,406 |
| 2021 | Celanese Corp (CE) | Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | $646,000 | $4,962,904 |
| 2020 | Celanese Corp (CE) | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | $623,077 | $3,051,012 |
| 2019 | Celanese Corp (CE) | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | $595,385 | $2,380,547 |
| 2018 | Celanese Corp (CE) | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | $513,846 | $2,349,099 |
Recent activity
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