BASF Hires VP of Automotive Refinish Solutions

Aug. 29, 2016

Aug. 29, 2016—BASF announced Friday that it has hired Marvin Gillfillan as vice president of automotive refinish solutions North America at its Southfield, Mich., location. 

“Marvin brings a wealth of global experience and knowledge of the automotive aftermarket,” said Chris Toomey, SVP of coatings solutions North America. “His expertise in the automotive collision industry will be very beneficial to our customers.”

Most recently, Gillfillan was vice president and general manager of Illinois Tool Works (ITW). 

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