Celanese Corp. has named Kim K.W. Rucker as its new lead independent director effective April 18, 2024. Rucker, former executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary for Andeavor (formerly Tesoro Corp.) and experienced corporate director, has been a member of the Celanese Board of Directors since 2018. She succeeds William M. “Bill” Brown who, as previously announced, decided not to seek re-election to the board in conjunction with his appointment as the new chief executive officer of 3M Corp.
In connection with Rucker’s election as lead independent director, she stepped down as chair of the Celanese Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, and the board appointed Ganesh Moorthy to that role, effective April 18, 2024. Rucker remains a member of the Celanese Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and the Compensation and Management Development Committee.