People on the move September 2014
Borealis appoints CFO
Borealis has appointed Mark J. S. Tonkens as chief financial officer (CFO) and member of the Executive Board effective 1 November.
He succeeds Daniel J. Shook who has decided to pursue career opportunities outside Borealis.
Mark J. S. Tonkens joined Borealis in 2009 and last held the position of senior vice president group controlling.
Before joining the firm he fulfilled a number of senior management roles in the Royal Philips group as CFO and senior vice president of global business units or country organisations located from the Netherlands and Greece in Europe to Taiwan and Hong Kong in Asia.
Mark Garrett, Borealis chief executive, said: "We are looking forward to his contribution to building upon our successful performance over the past years, as well as continuing to strengthen our leading position.
"At the same time, we would like to thank Dan for his outstanding contribution to the success of Borealis over the past 7 years, wishing him success and enjoyment in his new challenge."