The company appointed Emilie Barriau as Chief Technology Officer, a new position in the Executive Group management, bringing a dedicated focus on innovation.
This is the third in a series of independent director appointments at OCSiAl since February 2024. Having independent directors on the board is crucial for OCSiAl to have a multitude of diverse perspectives and to strengthen governance, contributing to more robust decision-making and sustained growth.
Jason Crawford has been appointed, and Philip Schlom, exiting CFO, will remain with the company in a consulting role to ensure the smooth transition of all his job responsibilities.
Jay Brownrigg will succeed Charlie Malingowski as the final step of a multi-year phased transition of management and ownership from fourth to fifth generation.
Alejandro Lopez, currently Global Finance Director for Automotive Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Coatings, has been named Director, Investor Relations, effective June 1, 2024.
Chris Sonntag has joined the company as Director of Sales & Marketing, and will lead the Sales and Marketing Teams to build compelling value propositions with the goal of delighting customers.
Tim Sager has been named Director of Operations, responsible for all finishing operations and facilities,
and Luke Kroening has joined as Operations Manager of Paint Production.
Leon Hosier will partner with the sales team to provide technical support to existing and potential customers, troubleshoot and resolve any issues they face, and ensure their needs and expectations are met.
As a non-executive Board Director, the former AkzoNobel CEO will provide valuable oversight, advice, and strategic guidance to the company's leadership.
