PHILADELPHIA - Axalta Coating Systems announced that Robert Ferris has joined the company as Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Chief Communications Officer. As chief company spokesperson, he will be responsible for developing and executing internal and external communications strategy and will also oversee the company’s global corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
In tandem with Ferris’ appointment, Matthew Winokur, formerly Vice President, Corporate Affairs, has been named Axalta’s Vice President of Sustainability. In this new position at the company, he will partner closely with Axalta’s business leaders, customers and other stakeholders to integrate, optimize and communicate the company’s sustainability initiatives associated with its supply chain, manufacturing, coatings, product application technologies and CSR programs.