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Scott Sutton Resigns from Celanese Board of Directors as He Steps into a CEO Role
DALLAS, January 06, 2026--Scott Sutton Resigns from Celanese Board of Directors as He Steps into a CEO Role
About this update from Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc.
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