HOUSTON – International Paint LLC, a division of Akzo Nobel, has hired Doug Kirkner to serve as High Value Infrastructure/Fire Protection Engineering Sales Manager throughout the northeastern United States.

 

Kirkner was recruited by International Paint to help direct the company’s long-term efforts for developing brand awareness and growth of International’s high-performance protective and fire protection coatings within the commercial building markets in that region.

 

“We are delighted to have Doug on our sales team,” said Bill Dempster, International Paint’s HVI Market Director, North Americas. “He not only brings valuable marketing and sales expertise to the table, but a unique insight into the needs of our growing clientele in these market spaces.”

 

Before joining International Paint, Kirkner served as Senior Architectural Fireproofing Salesman at W.R. Grace for 20 years.