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INDUSTRY NEWS Axalta announces new leadership of Industrial Coatings business Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE: AXTA) (“Axalta”), a leading global coatings company, has announced that Michael Cash has resigned as Senior Vice President and President of Axalta’s Industrial Coatings business, effective May 31, 2019, to pursue an opportunity outside of the coatings industry. Mr. Cash will be succeeded by Rajeev Rao, who currently serves as Axalta’s Vice President, Global Powder and Business Development / Strategy, Industrial Coatings, and David Heflin, who currently serves as Axalta’s Vice President, Global Industrial Coating Systems. LIVE 2020 4 Mr. Rao will continue to run Axalta’s powder business, and Mr. Heflin will be promoted to Vice President, Global Industrial Liquid Coatings, where he will oversee Axalta’s general industrial, coil coatings, wood coatings and energy solutions businesses. Together, Rao and Heflin will serve as co-heads of Axalta’s Industrial Coatings business and report directly to Robert Bryant, Axalta’s Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Bryant said, “Rajeev and Dave are both seasoned executives with extensive industry experience and a deep understanding of the strategic direction and future growth opportunities across our Industrial Coatings business. Their leadership and guidance will help build upon the strength of our business and our talented team in a manner consistent with our strategic imperatives prioritizing people, innovation, growth and performance. I am confident that Rajeev and Dave will position the business and Axalta for sustained growth.” Bryant continued, “I also want to thank Mike for his dedication to Axalta over the past six years. He has helped meaningfully shape and grow our Industrial Coatings business, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavours.” About Axalta Axalta is a leading global company focused solely on coatings and providing customers with innovative, colourful, 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 14,000 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.co.uk and follow us @Axalta on Twitter and on LinkedIn. Surface World Live 2020 will be returning to Hall 11 at the NEC in Birmingham. The next show will be held on the 18th & 19th March 2020. - we have everything covered MAY 2019 If you are interested in booking a stand then call Nigel Bean on 01442 826826 or send him an email at [email protected] read online: www.surfaceworld.com