The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), a global nonprofit representing more than 32,000 members in the materials, corrosion, and coatings industries, announced the selection of Alan Thomas as its new chief executive officer. The appointment will go into effect April 1, 2023. Thomas succeeds Robert Chalker, who announced his retirement after 13 years with AMPP.
“It is an honor to welcome Alan to AMPP,” said Amir Eliezer, chair of the AMPP board of directors and member of the CEO selection committee. “Alan is an accomplished executive with an admirable leadership track record of over 20 years in CEO roles in the association field and several business entities. Alan thoroughly understands our industry and AMPP’s mission and will continue a values-based leadership approach that will benefit our members. The board is confident that Alan, together with an expert staff team, will ensure the strong execution of AMPP’s strategic plan and take advantage of the significant opportunities ahead to increase the global impact that our members can have with their expertise in so many areas.”