Haakan Jonsson joined Covestro in 1992 as a scientist, working at the company’s North American headquarters in Pittsburgh.
Covestro LLC recently announced that its current president, Haakan Jonsson, Ph.D., will also take over as chairman of the board of directors, effective January 1, 2020. In this role, he will succeed Jerry MacCleary, who plans to retire at the end of 2019.
Jonsson joined Covestro in 1992 as a scientist, working at the company’s North American headquarters in Pittsburgh. His strong technical background and passion for innovation reportedly paved the way for a diverse career, spanning both commercial and production operations. Jonsson has held leadership roles in manufacturing, innovation, supply chain, and business development. In 2017, his career came full circle when he returned to Pittsburgh to take on his current position as president.