Ashland's Chemical Sector Names Seeberger Director of International Human Resources

DUBLIN, Ohio, March 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Teresita Seeberger has joined Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) as director of international human resources for its Chemical Sector. The announcement was made by Dwight King, vice president of Human Resources, Chemical Sector.

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In this position, Seeberger will play a role in helping Ashland's Chemical Sector businesses achieve their international growth objectives. She will provide leadership for analyses of human resource issues relating to international acquisitions, business relocations and start-up activities. Seeberger is based in Dublin and reports to King.

"I am very pleased to have Teresita join Ashland's team," King said. "She brings substantial experience to support growth in our businesses, align our resources to meet challenges and opportunities and develop our most important assets - our people."

Prior to joining Ashland, Seeberger was director of human resources for the Polaroid Corporation, responsible for Americas sales and marketing. From 1989-2005, Seeberger held a variety of human resources positions in Polaroid's Latin America and Asia-Pacific regions and at the Walt Disney Company and Sandander Bank.

A native of Mexico, Seeberger earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Anahuac University in Mexico.

Ashland's Chemical Sector is comprised of three divisions: Ashland Specialty Chemical, Ashland Distribution and Valvoline.

Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) is a Fortune 500 chemical and transportation construction company providing products, services and customer solutions throughout the world. To learn more about Ashland, visit www.ashland.com.

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