Lanxess CEO not a candidate for Thyssenkrupp CEO - source

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Lanxess Chief Executive Matthias Zachert is not available to become CEO of Thyssenkrupp, a source familiar with the matter said, ending speculation that he could replace interim CEO Guido Kerkhoff.

Lanxess was not immediately available for comment.

(Reporting by Ludwig Burger; Writing by Christoph Steitz; Editing by Edward Taylor)