AkzoNobel appointed Margret Kleinsman general
manager for Automotive & Aerospace Coatings Americas
(A&AC). Kleinsman, an AkzoNobel veteran, has held key
management positions in multiple units throughout the
company. In this assignment, she will lead the A&AC
Vehicle Refinishes and Commercial vehicle business
operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico and
South America.
“Margret has a proven leadership track record and brings
an unprecedented perspective to our businesses in the
Americas,” said Jim Rees, Global General Manager for
Automotive & Aerospace Coatings. “The collision repair
market in the Americas is constantly evolving. New
automotive technologies, a growing interest in
sustainable business practices and the need to develop a
more knowledgeable and diverse workforce; each are key
issues that AkzoNobel must embrace. Margret’s
background and experience will be extremely beneficial
as our industry evolves and we work to bring new
innovations to help our customers in these
areas.”
In commenting on her appointment Kleinsman said, “The
Americas is considered to be a key strategic sector for
AkzoNobel. A&AC has earned a leadership position within
the Americas by delivering superior products and
services that enable our distribution partners and
collision repair customers to build and maintain
sustainable businesses. I look forward to continuing to
be an agent for change that will aid all stakeholders in
advancing our mutual interests.”
Kleinsman is preceded as General Manager of A&AC
Americas by AB Ghosh. Ghosh will assume the position of
Global General Manager for AkzoNobel Powder Coatings
headquartered in Sassenheim, The Netherlands.
AkzoNobel is the largest global paints and coatings
company and a major producer of specialty chemicals. We
supply industries and consumers worldwide with
innovative products and are passionate about developing
sustainable answers for our customers. Our portfolio
includes well known brands such as Dulux, Sikkens,
International and Eka. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the
Netherlands, we are a Global Fortune 500 company and are
consistently ranked as one of the leaders in the area of
sustainability. With operations in more than 80
countries, our 55,000 people around the world are
committed to excellence and delivering Tomorrow’s
Answers Today™.
