10.24.05
Jonathan Evans has been appointed director of corporate communications for Degussa Corporation, the North American subsidiary of Degussa AG. In his new position, Mr. Evans is responsible for communications, government relations, media relations and public relations.
Mr. Evans comes to Degussa from BASF Corporation, Mount Olive, NJ, where he spent eight years in various communications positions, including manager of site communications, manager of communications for the chemical division and public affairs manager. Mr. Evans most recently served as the company’s manager of corporate communications. Prior to joining BASF, he was employed by Hydro Polymers in the U.K. A graduate of Camborne School of Mines, Cornwall, England, Mr. Evans earned a bachelor’s degree in mineral process engineering.
Mr. Evans comes to Degussa from BASF Corporation, Mount Olive, NJ, where he spent eight years in various communications positions, including manager of site communications, manager of communications for the chemical division and public affairs manager. Mr. Evans most recently served as the company’s manager of corporate communications. Prior to joining BASF, he was employed by Hydro Polymers in the U.K. A graduate of Camborne School of Mines, Cornwall, England, Mr. Evans earned a bachelor’s degree in mineral process engineering.