Henkel Announces New Automotive Appointments

Wohletz to Vice President of Automotive North America, Miller to Vice President, Automotive Key Account Management

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Dec. 6 -- Henkel has announced the promotion of Dan Wohletz to vice president, automotive North America, and Scot Miller to vice president, automotive key account management. In his new position, Wohletz will be responsible for overall sales growth, and strategic planning and business management for the company's North American automotive business.

"Dan's proven skills in global strategic planning and new business development, along with his director and management experience will help Henkel strengthen our sales, profitability and customer relationships for the automotive business unit, both regionally and globally," said Chuck Evans, senior vice president, automotive, global.

Wohletz joined Henkel in 1991, and most recently served as strategic solutions group business director. In this position he was responsible for developing and directing all future sales programs in the automotive OEM and supplier market.

Miller will be responsible for management of automotive OEM key accounts and automotive component key account groups. Miller has been with Henkel for more than 20 years. His most recent position was automotive group director, where he was responsible for the global General Motors account, BMW North America, and Henkel's North American heavy truck and bus business.

Henkel is the market leader in adhesives, sealants and surface treatments to the transportation industry. Backed by extensive design capabilities, a broad product range, specific application knowledge and technical expertise, the company delivers solutions to all segments of automotive development - automotive body, interior, chassis, electronics and powertrain production. Through powerful brands like Loctite(R), Teroson(R), Autophoretic(R), Bonderite(R), Frekote(R) and Multan(TM), Henkel provides significant economic and environmental advantages for today's vehicles, making them safer, more comfortable and extending vehicle value.

Henkel operates in three strategic business areas: Home Care; Personal Care; and Adhesives, Sealants and Surface Treatments. The automotive group is an integral part of the Adhesives, Sealants and Surface Treatments business sector, which also serves the transportation, electronics, aerospace, metal, durable goods, consumer goods, maintenance and repair and packaging industries, and offers a broad range of products for the craftsman and consumer. With brands and advanced technologies, Henkel makes people's lives easier, better, and more beautiful. 50,000 employees work for Henkel

worldwide. People in 125 countries around the world trust in brands and technologies from Henkel - "A Brand like a Friend."

Editor's Note: Dan Wohletz resides in White Lake, Mich. and Scot Miller resides in Rochester Hills, Mich.