A new executive appointment changes how the coatings manufacturer manages two global functions, bringing experience from automotive and industrial manufacturing.
The resin and additives supplier is creating new technology and administrative roles while consolidating commercial operations under a global organization.
Ernesto Milan will oversee manufacturing, production planning, supply chain, logistics, maintenance and continuous improvement at the company’s U.S. operations.
François Desné has joined Arkema as senior vice president of High Performance Polymers and Fluorogases and a member of the company’s executive committee.
R. Jeffrey Bailly brings more than three decades of manufacturing, M&A and business-transformation experience as the supplier targets higher-margin markets.
