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AkzoNobel Appoints New Managing Director of Industrial Coatings

AkzoNobel Appoints New Managing Director of Industrial Coatings
Courtesy of AkzoNobel.

Courtesy of AkzoNobel.

January 16, 2023

AkzoNobel announced that Jim Kavanagh has been appointed as managing director of AkzoNobel Industrial Coatings. Kavanagh will lead the strategic direction across a diverse portfolio, including coil and extrusion coatings, packaging coatings, wood finishes, and wood adhesives.

He joined AkzoNobel in 1990 as a development chemist in the company’s protective coatings business unit. During his 32 years with the company, Kavanagh has held various positions, including roles within product management and marketing. From 2000, he worked internationally as a general manager and commercial director based in China, Africa, and the UAE. Most recently, he was responsible for leading the metal coatings business in EMEA as regional commercial director.

“I’m very proud to be leading a business with so many talented individuals and teams, across such a diverse and impressive portfolio,” said Kavanagh. ‘I’m looking forward to further developing our capabilities and building on our leading global positions.”


For more information, visit: https://www.akzonobel.com/.

KEYWORDS: coatings manufacturers personnel announcements

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