OR 15D-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of April, 2012
(Commission File No. 1-14862 )
Camacari, Bahia - CEP 42810-000 Brazil
Form 20-F ___X___ Form 40-F ______
in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1). _____
in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7). _____
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes ______ No ___X___
BRASKEM ANNOUNCES CHANGES IN THE IR AREA STRUCTURE
São Paulo, Brazil, April 18, 2012 - Braskem (BM&FBovespa: BRKM5, BRKM3, BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK), the leading resin producer in the Americas, announces to the market its new Investor Relations structure.
Guilherme A. Mélega, responsible for Corporative Controlling since April 2008, will also be the head of the IR area, reporting directly to the CFO and IR, Marcela Drehmer. Guilherme is graduated in Economics from FAAP/SP and holds an MBA from the University of Rochester in the USA.
Braskem takes this opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to the Capital Market, in a continuous pursue of the best practices of corporate governance, excellence in communication, focused on transparency and equality, and a proactive approach towards investors and analysts.
The IR team remains at your disposal for further clarifications at + 55 (11) 3576-9531 or braskem-ri@braskem.com.br.
Or:
Guilherme A. Mélega
Corporate Controlling and IR Director
Phone: (55 11) 3576-9587
guilherme.melega@braskem.com.br
Roberta Varella Susana Yamamoto
IR Manager IR Coordinator
Phone: (55 11) 3576-9266 Phone: (55 11) 3576-9970
roberta.varella@braskem.com.br susana.yamamoto@braskem.com.br
Daniela Balle de Castro Pedro Gomes de Souza
IR Analyst IR Analyst
Phone: (55 11) 3576-9615 Phone: (55 11) 3576-9010
daniela.castro@braskem.com.br pedro.gomes@braskem.com.br
For additional information:
www.braskem.com.br/ir
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: April 18, 2012| BRASKEM S.A. | |||
| By: | /s/ Marcela Aparecida Drehmer Andrade | ||
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| Name: | Marcela Aparecida Drehmer Andrade | ||
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer | ||
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