BASEL, Switzerland – Axalta announced the election of its Business Director for Powder Coatings in Europe, Klaus Gast, to the board of CEPE, the European Council of the Paint, Printing Ink and Artists’ Colours Industry.
Yves Kerstens, Axalta’s Vice President and President for Europe, Middle East and Africa, said, “As an industry leader and a front runner in innovation, Axalta’s representation on the board of CEPE is crucial. We will have an important voice in the agenda setting of this collaborative body, which in turn means we will be helping to drive the journey of the industry itself. Klaus brings years of invaluable expertise to the table, so I’m confident that he will be an excellent addition to the board and ultimately to its members.”