06.07.19
Covestro LLC announced that its current president, Dr. Haakan Jonsson, will also take over as chairman of the board of directors, effective January 1, 2020. In this role, he will succeed Jerry MacCleary, who announced plans to retire at the end of 2019.
Jonsson joined Covestro in 1992 as a scientist, working at the company’s North American headquarters in Pittsburgh. His strong technical background and passion for innovation paved the way for a diverse career, spanning both commercial and production operations.
Jonsson has held leadership roles in manufacturing, innovation, supply chain and business development—opportunities that have taken him throughout the United States and around the globe. In 2017, his career came full circle when he returned to Pittsburgh to take on his current position as president.
Over the years, Jonsson has served as a member of several industry and company boards, including the Institute of Polymer Processing, Plastics Europe Germany and Paltough Industries Ltd. in Israel. Currently, he serves on the board for Variety the Children’s Charity of Pittsburgh.
Jonsson joined Covestro in 1992 as a scientist, working at the company’s North American headquarters in Pittsburgh. His strong technical background and passion for innovation paved the way for a diverse career, spanning both commercial and production operations.
Jonsson has held leadership roles in manufacturing, innovation, supply chain and business development—opportunities that have taken him throughout the United States and around the globe. In 2017, his career came full circle when he returned to Pittsburgh to take on his current position as president.
Over the years, Jonsson has served as a member of several industry and company boards, including the Institute of Polymer Processing, Plastics Europe Germany and Paltough Industries Ltd. in Israel. Currently, he serves on the board for Variety the Children’s Charity of Pittsburgh.
