28 April, 2011，Shanghai ? Just recently, Patrick Kaminski was appointed Henkels new Asia-Pacific President. With his extensive experience of more than 20 years in both the mature and the emerging markets Mr. Kaminski is ideally prepared for this role. Mr. Kaminski has started with Henkel in 1987 in a grass-roots role as field sales representative and has grown within Henkel in several executive sales  marketing positions such as Head of Strategic Business Unit at Global Headquarters, Head of Consumer Marketing  Category Management at Henkel Germany and Vice President Cosmetics/Toiletries Asia Pacific. Besides the Asia-Pacific Presidency for the Henkel Group, Patrick Kaminski resumes responsibility as Corporate Senior Vice President Cosmetics/Toiletries for the regions Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, Central  Eastern Europe, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and global Exports. Patrick Kaminski and the senior management team will be driving Henkels vision to become the global leader in brands and technologies by identifying Asia Pacifics full business potential and guiding Henkel Asia Pacific to the next level of leadership in innovation, sustainability and talent management. While discussing his new appointment, Mr. Kaminski commented, I am delighted and honored to further drive the growth in the Asia Pacific region and nurture the expansion of our market positions, increasing both sales and profits. With our strong regional set-up and dedication to excellence we are confident to achieve our 2012 targets. Henkel already generates a share of 41 percent of its sales in the emerging markets including Asia Pacific, and is targeting a share of 45 percent by the end of 2012.  About Henkel Henkel operates worldwide with leading brands and technologies in three business areas: Laundry  Home Care, Cosmetics/Toiletries and Adhesive Technologies. Founded in 1876, Henkel holds globally leading market positions both in the consumer and industrial businesses with well-known brands such as Persil, Schwarzkopf and Loctite. Henkel employs about 48,000 people and reported sales of 15,092 million euros and adjusted operating profit of 1,862 million euros in fiscal 2010. Henkels preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX and the company ranks among the Fortune Global 500.