self-understanding of being close to customers and convincing them with innovation and knowhow time and time again,” says Babilas. Challenges as an Engine of Change The ALTANA Group intends to continue to concentrate on growing specialty chem- icals markets in which it can distinguish itself through innovation, quality, and service and occupy leading market posi- tions. Hence the company has to adapt to continually changing framework conditions to create added value for its custom- ers. Markets develop, customer requirements change, and thus ever-new growth opportunities emerge for ALTANA. One of these trends is the digital revo- lution, which will also transform the chemical industry. “I am firmly convinced that this holds great potential for us,” says Babilas. To master these and other challenges and seize the opportunities they offer, the strongly decentralized com- pany intends to remain fast and flexible for its customers despite its increasing size, and additionally to enable a knowledge transfer and possible synergies between the divisions. For this purpose, ALTANA will promote mobility and diversity within the worldwide organization. And the company intends to continue on its growth path even without an economic tailwind. Babilas is convinced that the company will succeed in this endeavor. “Our corporate culture is and remains the key to our success. In the future, too, ALTANA will be a place where people can excel and develop ideas and solutions of tomorrow.” Continuity and Change at ALTANA 17 For Martin Babilas, empowerment to act is part of ALTANA’s DNA. The CEO, who has been working at ALTANA for 17 years, knows what he is talking about. “I always had the opportunity to shape ALTANA and grow with the company.” Babilas is also straightforward yet versatile when it comes to reconciling his family with his profession. “I spend the majority of weekends with my family, and don’t constantly fiddle with my cell phone or laptop. And, during the week, in the office and on business trips, I concentrate completely on ALTANA.”
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