Henkel

Henkel Corporation is a globally operating company with a well-balanced and diversified portfolio. Founded in 1876, Henkel has a long history of success and innovation. The company is headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, and employs around 48,000 people worldwide, with approximately 83 percent of its workforce based outside of Germany. Henkel is recognized as a leader in sustainability and holds top positions in many international ratings and rankings. In the fiscal year 2023, Henkel reported sales of 21.5 billion euros and an operating profit of 2.6 billion euros, adjusted for one-time gains and restructuring charges.

Henkel operates through two main business units: Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands. Adhesive Technologies is a global leader in adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, serving both industrial applications and consumers. In 2023, this business unit generated sales of 10,790 million euros, accounting for 50 percent of the company's total sales.

The Consumer Brands business unit covers products in the areas of Laundry & Home Care and Hair. This unit generated sales of 10,565 million euros in 2023, representing 49 percent of Henkel's total sales. Henkel's portfolio includes well-known brands such as Loctite, Schwarzkopf, and Persil.

Henkel's corporate culture is built on a strong foundation of innovation, responsibility, and sustainability. The company's purpose, "Pioneers at heart for the good of generations," reflects its commitment to creating value for customers and consumers while minimizing its environmental footprint. Henkel's strategic framework focuses on purposeful growth, aiming to outgrow its markets by creating superior customer and consumer value, reinforcing its leadership in sustainability, and enabling its employees to grow both professionally and personally.

Henkel's values include a strong emphasis on customers and consumers, people, financial performance, sustainability, and its heritage as a family business. The company strives to foster a collaborative culture and empower its employees to drive innovation and achieve excellence in their work. Henkel's long-term strategic framework is designed to help the company navigate the future with a clear focus on growth, sustainability, and digital transformation.