Celanese Corp Director Scott Sutton Resigns from Board

What Happened
Celanese Corporation announced in an 8-K that director Scott M. Sutton notified the Board on January 4, 2026 that he resigned from the Board effective that date. Mr. Sutton said the resignation is due to the anticipated responsibilities and time commitment associated with his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. He stated his decision is not the result of any disagreement with Celanese. The company issued a press release on January 6, 2026 announcing the resignation (Exhibit 99.1).

Key Details

• Resignation notified and effective: January 4, 2026 (Scott M. Sutton).
• Reason given: anticipated responsibilities/time commitment as incoming CEO of Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc.
• Company statement: resignation not due to any disagreement with Celanese on operations, policies, or practices.
• Press release announcing the resignation was issued January 6, 2026 (attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K).

Why It Matters
This filing creates an open seat on Celanese’s Board of Directors and signals a leadership move for Mr. Sutton to a CEO role at another public company. For investors, the immediate facts are the resignation date and stated reason; the company did not announce a replacement or other board changes in this 8-K. Shareholders may watch for subsequent filings or press releases about a board appointment or any related governance updates.