How Celanese makes people central to its digital transformation [Video]

Sameer Purao, SVP, CIO, and CDO of the global specialty chemicals company, speaks with Heller Search CEO Martha Heller about his focus on the “why” of a three-pronged digital strategy.

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Celanese operates more than 50 large manufacturing plants across 27 countries, and has made several significant acquisitions in recent years, including Dupont’s $11 billion mobility and materials (M&M) business. At the same time, the company is undergoing a massive digital transformation. Sameer Purao, who joined Celanese as CIO and CDO in 2021, is keeping the team and company focused by making change management a core competency of his team, and ensuring a focus on value, agility, and purpose.

What is the business transformation underway at Celanese?

We’re leading a digital transformation focused on three pillars: the customer experience, manufacturing, and supply chain. We partner with our customers to provide a solution across markets ranging from automotive, electronics, apparel, medical and pharma, and more. …