Norbert Merklein

Norbert Merklein serves as the VP & General Manager for Color & Additives in the Europe, Middle East & Africa region at Avient Corporation since July 2020. Prior to this role, Norbert held various senior positions at Clariant International AG, including VP & Head of the Masterbatch Business Region EMEA from October 2016 to July 2020, and multiple leadership roles from January 2005 to September 2016, such as VP & Head of Group Procurement and VP & Head of the Business Line Plastics & Special Applications. Norbert holds a degree in Industriekaufmann from IHK Frankfurt and has studied Betriebswirtschaft.