FOREWORD W elcome to the April issue of Business Chief APAC
This month , Business Chief APAC ’ s cover feature is Clariant , one of the world ’ s foremost speciality chemical producers . Speaking with Chris Hansen , Head of BU Masterbatches Asia Pacific , Gustavo Haruki Kume , Global Product Owner ( InstaColr ), and Sanjeev Sujan , Digital Program Leader for BU Masterbatches , we learned how Clariant is using technology to improve the speed of its operations , drive efficiency and promote sustainability .
“ At Clariant Masterbatches we believe in a colourful world ! Few people outside the plastics industry know what masterbatches are ,” explains Hansen . “ We are one of those obscure industries that are everywhere and in everything , yet no one knows of us .”
This time around , Kuala Lumpur is the basis for our City Focus . Known to its citizens by the affectionate name of KL , the city is an exciting hub for the retail and tourism sectors ; visitors are sure to be blown away by this diverse and accommodating location .
Meanwhile , in our Top 10 , we count down the richest citizens of Australia : people who encompass a broad range of backgrounds , from humble beginnings , lucky breaks and even just the determination to get a job done right .
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Enjoy the issue ! Will Girling
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