Axalta Appoints Tim Bowes as President, Global Industrial Coatings
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) has announced the appointment of Tim Bowes as President of Global Industrial Coatings, effective January 27, 2025, succeeding Shelley Bausch. Bowes, who currently serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer at Axalta, brings extensive experience in managing industrial businesses globally.
Prior to joining Axalta, Bowes held executive positions at several companies, including Meritor, American Axle & Manufacturing, and Transtar Industries. He has international experience working in Asia and Europe, and holds an MBA from Wayne State University and a bachelor's degree from Lawrence Technological University.
CEO Chris Villavarayan highlighted Bowes' significant contributions to Axalta's transformation over the past two years, particularly in strategy and operational excellence.
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) ha annunciato la nomina di Tim Bowes come Presidente delle Rivestimenti Industriali Globali, a partire dal 27 gennaio 2025, in sostituzione di Shelley Bausch. Bowes, attualmente Vicepresidente Senior e Chief Transformation Officer di Axalta, porta con sé un'ampia esperienza nella gestione di aziende industriali a livello globale.
Prima di unirsi ad Axalta, Bowes ha ricoperto posizioni esecutive in diverse aziende, tra cui Meritor, American Axle & Manufacturing e Transtar Industries. Ha esperienza internazionale lavorando in Asia e in Europa, e possiede un MBA della Wayne State University e una laurea triennale della Lawrence Technological University.
Il CEO Chris Villavarayan ha sottolineato i significativi contributi di Bowes alla trasformazione di Axalta negli ultimi due anni, in particolare per quanto riguarda la strategia e l'eccellenza operativa.
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) ha anunciado el nombramiento de Tim Bowes como Presidente de Recubrimientos Industriales Globales, con efecto a partir del 27 de enero de 2025, sucediendo a Shelley Bausch. Bowes, quien actualmente se desempeña como Vicepresidente Senior y Director de Transformación en Axalta, aporta una amplia experiencia en la gestión de negocios industriales a nivel global.
Antes de unirse a Axalta, Bowes ocupó cargos ejecutivos en varias empresas, incluyendo Meritor, American Axle & Manufacturing y Transtar Industries. Tiene experiencia internacional trabajando en Asia y Europa, y posee un MBA de Wayne State University y una licenciatura de Lawrence Technological University.
El CEO Chris Villavarayan destacó las significativas contribuciones de Bowes a la transformación de Axalta en los últimos dos años, especialmente en estrategia y excelencia operativa.
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA)는 Tim Bowes를 글로벌 산업 코팅의 사장으로 임명했다고 발표했습니다. 이 임명은 2025년 1월 27일부터 발효되며, Shelley Bausch의 후임입니다. 현재 Axalta의 수석 부사장 겸 최고 전환 책임자로 재직 중인 Bowes는 글로벌 산업 비즈니스 관리에 대한 폭넓은 경험을 가지고 있습니다.
Axalta에 합류하기 전에 Bowes는 Meritor, American Axle & Manufacturing 및 Transtar Industries와 같은 여러 회사에서 임원직을 역임했습니다. 그는 아시아와 유럽에서의 국제 경험이 있으며, Wayne State University에서 MBA를, Lawrence Technological University에서 학사 학위를 받았습니다.
CEO Chris Villavarayan은 지난 2년 동안 Axalta의 전환에 대한 Bowes의 중요한 기여, 특히 전략과 운영 우수성 측면에서 강조했습니다.
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) a annoncé la nomination de Tim Bowes en tant que Président des Revêtements Industriels Globaux, à compter du 27 janvier 2025, succédant à Shelley Bausch. Bowes, qui occupe actuellement le poste de Vice-Président Senior et Directeur de la Transformation chez Axalta, apporte une vaste expérience dans la gestion d'entreprises industrielles à l'échelle mondiale.
Avant de rejoindre Axalta, Bowes a occupé des postes de direction dans plusieurs entreprises, notamment Meritor, American Axle & Manufacturing et Transtar Industries. Il a une expérience internationale en travaillant en Asie et en Europe et détient un MBA de la Wayne State University ainsi qu'un diplôme de premier cycle de la Lawrence Technological University.
Le PDG Chris Villavarayan a souligné les contributions significatives de Bowes à la transformation d'Axalta au cours des deux dernières années, notamment en stratégie et en excellence opérationnelle.
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) hat die Ernennung von Tim Bowes zum Präsidenten der Global Industrial Coatings bekannt gegeben, die am 27. Januar 2025 wirksam wird und Shelley Bausch nachfolgt. Bowes, der derzeit als Senior Vice President und Chief Transformation Officer bei Axalta tätig ist, bringt umfassende Erfahrung in der Leitung von Industrieunternehmen weltweit mit.
Vor seinem Eintritt bei Axalta hatte Bowes Führungspositionen in mehreren Unternehmen inne, darunter Meritor, American Axle & Manufacturing und Transtar Industries. Er hat internationale Erfahrung in Asien und Europa und besitzt einen MBA von der Wayne State University sowie einen Bachelor-Abschluss von der Lawrence Technological University.
CEO Chris Villavarayan hob die bedeutenden Beiträge von Bowes zur Transformation von Axalta in den letzten zwei Jahren hervor, insbesondere in den Bereichen Strategie und betriebliche Exzellenz.
- Internal promotion demonstrates succession planning and continuity
- Appointee brings extensive global industrial management experience
- New president has proven track record in transformation and operational excellence at Axalta
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PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE: AXTA) (“Axalta” or the “Company”), a leading global coatings company, today announced that Tim Bowes has been appointed President, Global Industrial Coatings, effective January 27, 2025. Mr. Bowes will succeed Shelley Bausch who will be stepping down from her role.
Most recently, Mr. Bowes served as Axalta’s Senior Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer. Prior to joining Axalta, he served as Senior Vice President and President of Electrification, Industrial, Aftermarket, Purchasing & Supply Chain for Meritor. Mr. Bowes has also served as Senior Vice President and President of the Casting business unit for American Axle & Manufacturing and CEO and President of Transtar Industries, an Industrial and Automotive Aftermarket company. He also held executive leadership roles at ITT Automotive and Intermet. Mr. Bowes has lived and worked in Asia and Europe and holds a Master of Business Administration from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan and a bachelor's degree from Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, Michigan.
“Tim brings a wealth of experience to this role with his extensive background in managing industrial businesses across a number of industries and regions. He has played an important role in Axalta’s transformation over the past two years, driving significant advancements in strategy and operational excellence,” said Chris Villavarayan, Chief Executive Officer and President of Axalta. “As we look forward to Axalta’s exciting future, I am pleased that Tim has accepted the opportunity to lead our global Industrial Coatings business at such an important time.”
Mr. Villavarayan added, “On behalf of our Board of Directors and our executive committee, I want to thank Shelley for her many contributions to Axalta. We wish her all the best in the future as she explores her many personal and professional interests.”
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