Will lead operations in Greater China and continue as President,
Transportation Coatings
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) is pleased to announce that Steve
Markevich has been promoted to the position of Executive Vice President.
In this new role, Mr. Markevich will continue as President of the
company's transportation coatings business and now also be responsible
for all of Axalta's operations in greater China.
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Steve Markevich, Executive Vice President, Axalta Coating Systems (Photo: Axalta)
China presents many opportunities for the sustained growth of coatings
applications. It is an important market for the production of both light
and commercial vehicles. These vehicles fuel the need for Axalta’s
refinish coatings that serve the collision repair industry and
commercial fleet owners. China’s development also requires a variety of
industrial coatings that are used in electrical systems, construction,
hundreds of commercial applications and in vehicles as well. Mr.
Markevich will be able to promote Axalta’s China growth strategy by
integrating the contributions that Axalta’s many coatings technologies
can provide to multiple industries.
Before joining Axalta in 2013, Mr. Markevich was Chief Executive Officer
of GKN Driveline based in the United Kingdom. Prior to that, he was
President, GKN Sinter Metals, which engineers and manufactures precision
automotive components for engine, transmission and body chassis
applications for major OEMs and top tier customers. He also served as
President, Sinter Metals North American Operations and as
Vice-President, Sales & Marketing. While at GKN, Mr. Markevich oversaw
operations in over 22 countries. At Siegel-Robert Automotive, one of the
largest exterior trim suppliers to automotive and commercial truck
manufacturers, he led the company’s commercial strategy, sales, account
and program management initiatives. At Guardian Automotive, he served in
numerous leadership roles and was responsible for all senior level
customer relationships. Mr. Markevich started his career with Deloitte &
Touche consulting and the National Steel Corporation. He received a
finance degree from University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business and
is a Certified Public Accountant.
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, automotive refinish and commercial
vehicles 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 over 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
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