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Henkel’s CFO is optimistic about the economy this year South African business is on track to benefit from consumer and industrial recovery says Henkel South Africa’s CFO, Dominik Anderhofstadt.
Dominik Anderhofstadt, CFO for Henkel South Africa.
// Henkel is extremely proud of its long, rich heritage in SA, supporting growth, economic development and opportunity across the communities its serves // The Henkel plant in Alrode, Johannesburg.
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outh Africa’s consumer, industrial and
in more than 100 markets. From a family business
export-led sectors are expected to recover
founded in 1876 to 145 years of success, Henkel
in SA, supporting growth, economic development and
as global and local demand returns, says
operates globally with a well-balanced and diversified
opportunity across the communities we serve. Based
Henkel South Africa, recently celebrating
portfolio. The company holds leading positions with its
on our history of success, we are now witnessing
70 years in the country. Henkel, the manufacturer and
three business units – Adhesive Technologies, Laundry
signs of recovery and future growth, following a
marketer famous for bringing Pritt, Loctite, Pattex
& Home Care and Beauty Care. As a recognised leader
difficult year for economies around the world.
and Shwarzkopf to South Africa, celebrates 70 years
in sustainability, Henkel holds top positions in many
Locally, I believe that there is a great deal of
in the country.
international indices and rankings. Henkel employs
potential for the South African economy as the
more than 53 000 people globally – a highly diverse
country has a lot of sectors with growth potential, but
KGaA. The company is a century old German company
team, united by a strong company culture, a common
those that stand out are the consumer and industrial
that became a successful multinational presence
purpose and shared values.
sectors, technology and innovation, and export-
Henkel South Africa is a subsidiary of Henkel AG & Co.
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