WUPPERTAL, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid
and powder coatings, has appointed Matthias Schönberg as Vice President
of Axalta and President of its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)
region. He takes up his position on October 1, 2015.
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Matthias Schönberg, incoming Axalta Vice President and President of EMEA region (Photo: Axalta))
Schönberg’s role will be to drive the EMEA region’s growth strategy. He
will continuously develop Axalta in order to further advance the quality
products and outstanding services the company’s customers have come to
expect. He joins Axalta from Continental AG where he held numerous
leadership positions including, most recently, as CEO of its ContiTech
Fluid Technology business and Executive Vice President of Continental
AG. During Schönberg’s 17 year tenure with Continental AG, he was well
versed in dealing with multi-brand, multi-channel and
distributor-oriented business models as well as working closely with
automotive OEMs.
Charlie Shaver, Axalta’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, says,
"Matthias’ extensive senior leadership roles over the last 14 years in
Europe as well North and South America in the automotive and automotive
aftermarket sectors bring an exceptional combination of skills to
Axalta. As part of the global Axalta team, he will work to put our
nearly 150-year coatings expertise to maximum effect for our customers
in the growing EMEA region.”
Schönberg says, “I’m impressed with Axalta’s dynamics and, of course,
with its business success. Now, as a member of the Axalta team, I look
forward to being part of the company’s success in the future. Axalta’s
foundations are built on innovation, and this, coupled with its strong
market penetration and customer orientation, provides a great platform
for growth across the region.”
Schönberg holds a Masters of Business Administration, Corporate Finance
and Tax from the University of Bayreuth, Germany.
About Axalta Coating Systems
Axalta is a leading global company focused solely on coatings and
providing customers with innovative, colorful, beautiful and sustainable
solutions. From light OEM vehicles, commercial vehicles and refinish
applications to electric motors, buildings and pipelines, our coatings
are designed to prevent corrosion, increase productivity and enable the
materials we coat to last longer. With nearly 150 years of experience in
the coatings industry, the approximately 12,800 people of Axalta
continue to find ways to serve our more than 120,000 customers in 130
countries better every day with the finest coatings, application systems
and technology. For more information visit axaltacoatingsystems.com
and follow us @axalta on Twitter and on LinkedIn.
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