BASEL, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid
and powder coatings, has signed an agreement with the University of
Oviedo, based in Asturias, Spain, to establish an Axalta Chair. The main
objective of the agreement will be to help the university achieve
accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business (AACSB).
AACSB accreditation is a coveted worldwide hallmark of business
education excellence and will help the University of Oviedo to make its
way into the top 10 business universities in Spain. To date, the only
other public Spanish universities to hold AACSB accreditation are in
Madrid and Barcelona.
“Axalta works with educational institutions around the world to help
them bring on the next generation of business professionals and equip
them with the practical and commercial skills needed for the marketplace
of tomorrow,” said Kolja Hosch, Head of Country Human Resources for
Axalta in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, who was present at the
official signing ceremony. “We are excited to extend our collaboration
with the University of Oviedo through the Axalta Chair. By obtaining the
AACSB accreditation, we hope to enable the university to attract
students with an international profile, something that will enrich our
close relationship and be of great benefit to the region.”
Santiago García Granda, rector of the University, and Juan Antonio
Rodríguez Martín, Axalta’s Human Resources Manager for Iberia and Italy,
signed the agreement.
“We believe this agreement with Axalta on working towards AACSB
certification will provide our staff and researchers with the necessary
impetus to kick-start a focused push for accreditation. We need to put
in the work and effort required to achieve it and are grateful for
Axalta’s guidance and support in this endeavor,” García Granda said.
This collaboration underscores Axalta’s commitment to supporting
educational institutions around the world. Some of the initiatives
include guiding the next generation of business leaders and promoting
science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines.
For more information on Axalta, please visit www.axalta.com.
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 more than 150 years of experience
in the coatings industry, the 13,600 people of Axalta continue to find
ways to serve our more than 100,000 customers in 130 countries better
every day with the finest coatings, application systems and technology.
For more information visit axalta.com
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