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Albemarle, an innovative leader in the global specialty chemicals market, recently announced that
Richard G. Fishman has been promoted to Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Tax Counsel, effective immediately. Most recently, Mr. Fishman served as Vice President, Tax and Chief Tax Counsel.
In his new role, Mr. Fishman will have added responsibility for the company’s global treasury strategy including cash management, financial risk management and foreign exchange and credit oversight. He will continue to report toAs an attorney and certified public accountant with over thirty years experience, Mr. Fishman has an extensive background in managing complex domestic and international tax issues including the development, implementation and integration of strategic tax policies surrounding corporate mergers, acquisitions and dispositions. Since arriving at Albemarle in 2006, Mr. Fishman has effectively managed the company’s global tax planning and accounting activities resulting in improved processes and sustainable contributions to corporate performance.
Mr. Fishman holds a Master of Law (in taxation) degree from New York University’s School of Law. He received his Juris Doctorate from Yale University’s Law School and also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Rutgers College. Mr. Fishman is based at the company’s headquarters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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About Albemarle Corporation
Albemarle Corporation, headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a leading global developer, manufacturer and marketer of highly engineered specialty chemicals for consumer electronics; petroleum and petrochemical processing; transportation and industrial products; pharmaceuticals; agricultural products; and construction and packaging materials. The Company operates in three business segments — Polymer Additives, Catalysts and Fine Chemicals — and serves customers in approximately 100 countries. Learn more about Albemarle at: www.albemarle.com.
