KENT TOWN, Australia — Sparc Technologies Limited announced the appointment of Mike Bartels as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective March 1, 2021. Bartels will fast track the technical and commercial business units and work streams currently underway. He has experience in sales and marketing with major multinational coatings companies in Australia and internationally, including Sherwin Williams and AkzoNobel. Sparc Technologies reports that Bartels is an expert at developing strategy, setting vision and executing plans to deliver growth. He brings a vast depth of experience to Sparc given his previous roles as Global Head of Marketing, Business Development Manager and Sales Director for Paint, Protective Coatings and Insulation Products for major multinational coatings companies.
As part of this change to the Senior Executive team, Tom Spurling will stand aside as Managing Director. Spurling will remain on the board as a Non-Executive Director. The company looks forward to his continued input and support in this capacity.