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KRATON APPOINTS SANGWOO RYU AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

HOUSTON, TX – Feb. 06, 2026 – Kraton Corporation, a leading global producer of specialty polymers and high-value bio-based chemicals derived from pine wood pulping co-products, announces the appointment of Sangwoo Ryu as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Currently serving as CEO of Cariflex Pte Ltd, a Kraton spin-off under DL Chemical, Mr. Ryu joined Cariflex in February 2020, just prior to Cariflex’s acquisition by DL Chemical. Initially serving as Chief Financial Officer at Cariflex, Mr. Ryu transitioned to CEO of Cariflex in April 2025 with the appointment of Prakash Kolluri, former Cariflex CEO, as the President of Kraton’s Polymer business. Alongside Kraton’s Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors, as well as Cariflex Leadership, Mr. Ryu will support the strategic decision-making, operational excellence, and long-term growth of both organizations.

“I want to express my gratitude towards the members of the Board of Directors and the Kraton Leadership Team for their unwavering dedication to Kraton’s success. I’m looking forward to leading Kraton into the next era of excellence, building upon the strong foundations and principles set forth in our vision and values.” – Sangwoo Ryu, Kraton CEO

Mr. Ryu brings over 25 years of experience in finance and operations leadership to Kraton with a strong track record across international markets. His expertise in financial strategy, investment controls, strategic planning, and operational planning will further solidify Kraton’s position as a trusted, reliable leader in the Pine Chemical and Polymers global markets.

Mr. Ryu’s appointment emphasizes Kraton’s dedication to strategic growth and long-term organizational stability.

Kraton Corporationについて

Kraton Corporationは、再生可能な資源から派生する特殊ポリマーおよび高付加価値の高性能製品の製造で世界をリードする企業です。Kratonのポリマーは、接着剤、コーティング剤、消費者向けおよびパーソナルケア製品、シーリング剤、潤滑剤、医療用製品、包装用製品、自動車用製品、舗装用製品、屋根用製品など、幅広い用途で使用されています。松由来の化学製品業界における世界最大のグローバルプロバイダーとして、同社の松由来の特殊製品は接着剤、道路および建設、タイヤ市場に販売されており、燃料添加剤、油田用化学製品、コーティング剤、金属加工油および潤滑油、インク、鉱業などの市場に幅広い高性能化学製品を製造・販売しています。Kratonは世界70カ国以上の多様な顧客層に製品を提供しています。

*Kraton, the Kraton logo, and design are all trademarks of Kraton Corporation, or its subsidiaries or affiliates, in one or more, but not all countries.

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