The Board of directors of Arkema S.A. decided on 3 April 2019 to propose the appointment, for a 4-year period, of Ian Hudson as independent director and the renewal of the terms of office of Victoire de Margerie, Hélène Moreau-Leroy and Laurent Mignon. In addition, the Board decided to appoint Hélène Moreau-Leroy as senior independent director as of 21 May 2019. Ian Hudson appointment will enable the Board of Directors to benefit from his long-standing experience as an executive in the specialty chemicals sector, his Anglo-Saxon culture and his international business experience. Subject to his appointment as director by the shareholders’ annual general meeting, the Board of Directors further decided to appoint Ian Hudson as member of the Audit and Accounts Committee. Ian Hudson has been Chairman of the Board of Directors of Carbios since 2019.