Dominique Fournier appointed to Kraton’s Board of Directors

Until his retirement in December 2011, Fournier served as CEO of Infineum International Limited, a joint venture specialty chemical company owned by Shell and ExxonMobil.  He joined Infineum as its CEO in January 2005.  He was previously with ExxonMobil (and its predecessor Exxon) from 1976 to 2004, where he served in various positions in the company's chemical businesses from manufacturing to marketing to senior leadership positions, including AIB Vice President, from 1998 to 2004 and Managing Director – Exxon Chemical France, from 1996 to 1997.   He has a mechanical engineering degree from I'Ecole des Mines de Saint-Etienne in Paris, France.

"It is a pleasure to welcome Dominique Fournier to Kraton's Board," said Dan F. Smith, Chairman of Kraton's Board of Directors.  "Dominique's extensive knowledge and leadership experience in the global chemical industry will be of tremendous value to our Board," said Smith. "We look forward to Dominique's contributions and guidance in the years to come."