Effective August 1, 2023, the Coatings division of BASF will implement global units for its Automotive OEM Coatings Solutions and Automotive Refinish Coatings Solutions businesses. With the new organizational setup, BASF better serves its global customers who increasingly ask for global support and services. Patrick Zheng Yu Zhao will take charge of the new Global Automotive OEM Coatings Solutions business unit, based in Hong Kong. … Continue reading BASF’s Coatings division appoints heads for global business units

At the World Coatings Council’s annual meeting in March 2022, Tom Bowtell, Chief Executive of the British Coatings Federation, was elected President for a two-year term of office. The World Coatings Council is made up of members representing associations from the United States, China, European Union, Brazil, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Malaysia, Canada, South Africa, Turkey, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom. The Council, … Continue reading UK Coatings Association CEO elected President of the World Coatings Council

 Axalta Coating Systems announced that Dr. Keith Silverman is joining Axalta as Senior Vice President & Chief Operations and Supply Chain Officer, effective immediately. “Keith is an outstanding leader with an impressive track record in leading operational excellence with a strong focus on safety and sustainability. He will lead Operations and Supply Chain, which includes manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, engineering, quality, operational excellence, and environmental, health & safety … Continue reading Axalta Coating Systems announces Dr. Keith Silverman to lead Operations and Supply Chain

Uta Holzenkamp is the new president of BASF’s Coatings division with around 11,000 employees at more than 70 sites effective January 1, 2022. After her studies of organic chemistry at the University of Münster, Germany, the Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, and the Ohio State University, USA, she received her PhD in 1996 from the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany. Holzenkamp joined BASF in 1997 and … Continue reading Uta Holzenkamp new president of BASF’s Coatings division

Synthomer plc (“Synthomer” or “the Company”) announces the appointment of Lily Liu as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Lily will take up the role no later than 1 July 2022, succeeding Steve Bennett who announced in August 2021 that he would step down once a suitable successor was in place. Lily is a highly experienced CFO with an impressive track record of building strong performing finance … Continue reading Appointment of new CFO at Synthomer

PPG announced the following appointments within its Automotive OEM (original equipment manufacturer) Coatings and Industrial Coatings businesses, effective December 1, 2021: Thomas Li has been appointed PPG vice president, automotive coatings, Asia Pacific. (Photo: Business Wire) Thomas Li, currently PPG general manager, auto parts, Asia Pacific, will become vice president, automotive coatings, Asia Pacific. Reporting to Vincent Robin, PPG vice president, global automotive coatings and … Continue reading PPG to Appoint Automotive OEM Coatings and Industrial Coatings Business Leaders

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, announced that Mark Garrett has stepped down as a member and Chair of its Board of Directors, effective August 26, 2021, due to his increasing professional commitments in Europe. The Board has appointed William M. Cook as its new Chair, effective upon Mr. Garrett’s resignation. “It has been an honor to serve as a member of Axalta’s Board … Continue reading Axalta Announces Board Changes | Director Bill Cook Assumes Chair Role, Mark Garrett Steps Down

Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, recently announced Dr. Carmen Flosbach and Dr. Michael Koerner have been elevated to Axalta Fellow. Axalta Fellow is the highest honor that a scientist or engineer can earn within Axalta’s Technology function. Through individual and collaborative contributions, Axalta Fellows have delivered commercial success with cutting-edge technologies and have had a strategic impact on Axalta’s businesses. Dr. Flosbach … Continue reading Axalta to announce two scientists achieve prestigious title of Axalta Fellow

PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced that John Stephenson, current business controller, industrial coatings, has been promoted to director, acquisition integration. In this new global role, Stephenson reports to Michael McGarry, PPG chairman and chief executive officer. PPG announced that John Stephenson has been promoted to director, acquisition integration. Stephenson is responsible for the overall integration of PPG acquisitions. He will work to prioritize and achieve project goals, … Continue reading PPG to Appoint John Stephenson as Director, Acquisition Integration

Dr. Tammo Boinowitz (53) will become managing director of BYK-Chemie GmbH based in Wesel as of January 1, 2021. After a two-month training and transitional phase, he will also become the President of BYK, the largest division of the specialty chemicals group ALTANA. He succeeds Dr. Christoph Schlünken, who has headed the division on an interim basis since October of last year in parallel with his responsibilities … Continue reading Dr. Tammo Boinowitz Future President of ALTANA’s BYK Division

Covestro CEO Dr. Markus Steilemann will be the new Vice President of the German Chemical Industry Association (VCI). The presidium appointed the 49-year-old to the new position, in a written circulation procedure on account of the corona pandemic. He will assume his office with immediate effect. By-elections by the General Meeting are planned for September 2020 in Düsseldorf. In his new position, the graduate chemist … Continue reading Covestro boss to become Vice President of the German Chemical Industry Association

Perstorp Group today announces that CFO Magnus Heimburg will leave his assignment in August, to become CEO of Preem. After serving for more than five years as CFO of the Perstorp Group, Magnus Heimburg has decided to accept an offer to become CEO of Preem. “I would together with Perstorp’s Board of Directors like to warmly thank Magnus for his efforts and wish him good … Continue reading Magnus Heimburg to leave Perstorp as CFO

PPG (NYSE: PPG) announced the appointment of Steve Pocock as vice president, architectural coatings, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) north and east, effective immediately. He will report to Tim Knavish, PPG executive vice president. In this expanded role, Pocock will lead PPG’s architectural coatings teams in the region, build the PPG brand assortment, drive team engagement and innovation, create increased value for customers and … Continue reading PPG to Appoint Steve Pocock as Vice President, Architectural Coatings, EMEA North and East

Dr. Stephan Glander, President of ALTANA’s BYK division, is leaving the company by mutual agreement in order to take up new challenges outside the ALTANA Group. For the next months, he will support the ALTANA Management Board in a strategic consulting role. ALTANA Management Board member Dr. Christoph Schlünken will take over the divisional management of BYK and all related functions ad interim with immediate … Continue reading Changes in the management of ALTANA’s BYK division

Michelman is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jason Wise as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer. Having served as Vice President of Finance since 2016, his appointment to CFO was approved by Michelman’s Board of Directors at its August 2019 board meeting. Mr. Steve Shifman, Michelman’s President & CEO commented, “Since his hiring in 2012, Jason has worked tirelessly with executive leadership and … Continue reading Michelman to Name Mr. Jason Wise Company’s New CFO

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE: AXTA) (“Axalta”), a leading global coatings company, announced today that Michael Cash has resigned as Senior Vice President and President of Axalta’s Industrial Coatings business, effective May 31, 2019, to pursue an opportunity outside of the coatings industry. Mr. Cash will be succeeded by Rajeev Rao, who currently serves as Axalta’s Vice President, Global Powder and Business Development / Strategy, … Continue reading Axalta to Announce New Leadership Of Industrial Coatings Business