Markus Seppälä is a speaker, stand-up comedian and executive compensation expert who brings fun to the corporate stage. Drawing on his 15 years in executive compensation strategy as well as his insights from the comedy stage, Markus engages diverse audiences with humor and enthusiasm. Markus is currently Senior Manager, Executive Compensation at specialty chemicals manufacturer Clariant, in Basel, Switzerland. He regularly delivers highly rated presentations on employee share plans and workshops on communication skills that corporate speakers can learn from comedians.

As one of the world’s leading specialty chemical companies and led by its purpose "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", Clariant contributes to value creation with innovative and sustainable solutions for customers from many industries. Our portfolio is designed to meet very specific needs with as much precision as possible. At the same time, our research and development is focused on addressing the key trends of our time. These include energy efficiency, renewable raw materials, emission-free mobility, and conserving finite resources. Whether in the lab, working in communications, recruiting new co-workers, or working on business strategy, we welcome all innovators and self-starters who like being challenged, who think out-of-the-box, who like working in an international environment, and who constantly strive to excel in his or her field. At Clariant you'll have the freedom to make a global impact -- with 10'481 colleagues and a vast global network.