Nouryon has signed a long-term partnership with Dutch football club AFC Ajax.
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Nouryon and Ajax find the right chemistry
“The agreement unites two groups at the forefront of their respective fields,” according to Nouryon Chairman and CEO Charlie Shaver. “Nouryon is a global leader in specialty chemicals with a strong focus on a sustainable future. We’re proud to be associated with Ajax, one of the most iconic names in global soccer.”
The two groups are already close neighbours, with Nouryon’s Amsterdam headquarters overlooking the impressive Johan Cruijff Arena, home of Ajax.
Shaver added: “We’re looking forward to becoming a bigger part of the community and working together to reach out to the people in this great city. Together, we will launch an exciting local programme with a focus on education, a topic that both Ajax and Nouryon are passionate about.”
The two also share a connection through Nouryon’s essential chemistry, which is used in everything from the sporting equipment used by football teams to the construction of the stadiums where they play. “We are also linked by the Nouryon value ‘We aim high’ – striving to do better every day and developing high-performance teams,” Shaver continued.
Ajax Commercial Director Menno Geelen added: “We are thrilled to link up with Nouryon, one of the Netherlands’ leading companies. It’s our first partnership with a chemical company. We are impressed with Nouryon’s ambitions and winning mentality and look forward to developing this partnership over the next couple of years.”
