Close to the customer. Global. Sustainable.
We see ourselves as the HA family with a tradition going back over a hundred years. Our stable ownership structure gives us the necessary flexibility to grow the company. Loyalty and continuity are our most important stability factors. Our employees, customers and business partners value this reliability and security.
Our Mission Statement
Our Mission Statement is based on the principles set out in our Code of Conduct, which defines how we conduct our daily business and serves as a common guideline for all of our decisions and actions.
Being a family business, tradition is firmly anchored in our Mission Statement. After all, it is our tradition that gives us the power to shape a successful future. Our culture is founded on stability, flat hierarchies and open communication.
Our vision and our actions are based on 3 strong pillars:
In Market & Success, we focus on being close to our customers and thinking globally as long-term factors in our company’s success.
Reliability, trust and mutual appreciation are the solid basis upon which we build our leadership and partnerships.
With innovative solutions and an acceptance of our responsibilities, technological leadership is the third pillar that allows us to implement our vision.
Meet our management
Siamak Djafarian President
Siamak Djafarian has been President of Hüttenes-Albertus Chemische Werke GmbH since September 1, 2025. He is responsible for Production & Technology, Research & Development, and Sales & Marketing.
Mr. Djafarian has many years of international experience in the chemical and plastics industry, particularly in marketing, sales, and corporate management. Since 2019, he has headed a main business unit at Röhm in Darmstadt and has been a member of the Executive Committee. Previously, he held various global management positions, including in Paris, Shanghai, and Marl, where he was responsible for the PLEXIGLAS® brand, among other things.
Dr. Stefan Pfaffenbach President
Dr. Stefan Pfaffenbach has been Managing Director of Hüttenes-Albertus Chemische Werke GmbH since 1 June 2025. He is responsible for Finance, Human Resources, IT, Legal & Compliance and Sourcing.
Mr. Pfaffenbach began his career at McKinsey and joined Evonik in 2012, where he held various strategic and financial leadership roles, including CFO for Asia based in Singapore. Since 2022, he has headed the global business unit “Coating and Adhesives Resins” with overall responsibility for production, finance, sales, and R&D.