RPM Names Matthew E. Schlarb as Vice President – Investor Relations & Sustainability and Paul R. Darwin as Vice President – Procurement
RPM International Inc. has announced two key appointments effective July 19, 2024. Matthew E. Schlarb has been named vice president – investor relations and sustainability, expanding his current role to oversee RPM's Building a Better World sustainability initiative. Schlarb, who joined RPM in 2022, brings experience in investor relations and sustainability from previous roles at Lottery.com Inc. and Fairmount Santrol.
Paul R. Darwin has been appointed vice president – procurement after 17 years with RPM. Darwin has played a important role in developing RPM's purchasing and global procurement functions, contributing significantly to the company's operational improvement programs. In his new position, Darwin will be responsible for executing RPM's multi-year global procurement strategy and directing corporate procurement activities.
Both appointments aim to strengthen RPM's leadership in investor relations, sustainability, and procurement, supporting the company's growth and operational efficiency initiatives.
RPM International Inc. ha annunciato due nomine chiave che entreranno in vigore il 19 luglio 2024. Matthew E. Schlarb è stato nominato vicepresidente – relazioni con gli investitori e sostenibilità, ampliando il suo attuale ruolo per supervisionare l'iniziativa di sostenibilità 'Building a Better World' di RPM. Schlarb, che è entrato in RPM nel 2022, porta con sé esperienza nelle relazioni con gli investitori e nella sostenibilità, avendo ricoperto ruoli precedenti presso Lottery.com Inc. e Fairmount Santrol.
Paul R. Darwin è stato nominato vicepresidente – approvvigionamento dopo 17 anni con RPM. Darwin ha avuto un ruolo importante nello sviluppo delle funzioni di acquisto e approvvigionamento globale di RPM, contribuendo in modo significativo ai programmi di miglioramento operativo dell’azienda. Nel suo nuovo ruolo, Darwin sarà responsabile dell'esecuzione della strategia di approvvigionamento globale pluriennale di RPM e della direzione delle attività di approvvigionamento aziendale.
Entrambe le nomine mirano a rafforzare la leadership di RPM nelle relazioni con gli investitori, nella sostenibilità e nell'approvvigionamento, supportando la crescita dell'azienda e le iniziative di efficienza operativa.
RPM International Inc. ha anunciado dos nombramientos clave que entrarán en vigor el 19 de julio de 2024. Matthew E. Schlarb ha sido nombrado vicepresidente – relaciones con inversores y sostenibilidad, ampliando su papel actual para supervisar la iniciativa de sostenibilidad 'Building a Better World' de RPM. Schlarb, quien se unió a RPM en 2022, aporta experiencia en relaciones con inversores y sostenibilidad de sus roles anteriores en Lottery.com Inc. y Fairmount Santrol.
Paul R. Darwin ha sido nombrado vicepresidente – adquisiciones tras 17 años con RPM. Darwin ha desempeñado un papel importante en el desarrollo de las funciones de compras y adquisiciones globales de RPM, contribuyendo significativamente a los programas de mejora operativa de la empresa. En su nueva posición, Darwin será responsable de ejecutar la estrategia de adquisiciones global de varios años de RPM y de dirigir las actividades de adquisiciones corporativas.
Ambos nombramientos tienen como objetivo fortalecer el liderazgo de RPM en relaciones con inversores, sostenibilidad y adquisiciones, apoyando el crecimiento de la empresa y las iniciativas de eficiencia operativa.
RPM International Inc.는 2024년 7월 19일부터 유효한 두 가지 주요 임명을 발표했습니다. Matthew E. Schlarb가 부사장 - 투자자 관계 및 지속 가능성으로 임명되어 현재의 역할을 확대하여 RPM의 'Building a Better World' 지속 가능성 이니셔티브를 감독하게 됩니다. Schlarb는 2022년에 RPM에 합류하였으며, Lottery.com Inc.와 Fairmount Santrol에서의 이전 직무를 통해 투자자 관계 및 지속 가능성 분야의 경험을 가지고 있습니다.
Paul R. Darwin는 RPM에서 17년을 보낸 후 부사장 - 조달로 임명되었습니다. Darwin은 RPM의 구매 및 글로벌 조달 기능 개발에서 중요한 역할을 했으며, 회사의 운영 개선 프로그램에 크게 기여하였습니다. 그의 새로운 직책에서 Darwin은 RPM의 다년간 글로벌 조달 전략을 실행하고 기업 조달 활동을 지휘하게 됩니다.
이 두 임명은 RPM의 투자자 관계, 지속 가능성 및 조달 분야의 리더십을 강화하고, 회사의 성장 및 운영 효율성 이니셔티브를 지원하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
RPM International Inc. a annoncé deux nominations clés prenant effet le 19 juillet 2024. Matthew E. Schlarb a été nommé vice-président – relations avec les investisseurs et durabilité, élargissant son rôle actuel pour superviser l'initiative de durabilité 'Building a Better World' de RPM. Schlarb, qui a rejoint RPM en 2022, apporte de l'expérience en relations avec les investisseurs et en durabilité de ses précédentes fonctions chez Lottery.com Inc. et Fairmount Santrol.
Paul R. Darwin a été nommé vice-président – approvisionnement après 17 ans au sein de RPM. Darwin a joué un rôle important dans le développement des achats et des fonctions d'approvisionnement globales de RPM, contribuant de manière significative aux programmes d'amélioration opérationnelle de l'entreprise. Dans son nouveau rôle, Darwin sera responsable de l'exécution de la stratégie d'approvisionnement globale pluriannuelle de RPM et de la direction des activités d'approvisionnement de l'entreprise.
Les deux nominations visent à renforcer le leadership de RPM en matière de relations avec les investisseurs, de durabilité et d'approvisionnement, soutenant ainsi la croissance de l'entreprise et ses initiatives d'efficacité opérationnelle.
RPM International Inc. hat zwei wichtige Ernennungen bekannt gegeben, die am 19. Juli 2024 in Kraft treten. Matthew E. Schlarb wurde zum Vizepräsidenten – Investor Relations und Nachhaltigkeit ernannt und erweitert seine derzeitige Rolle, um die Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative 'Building a Better World' von RPM zu leiten. Schlarb, der 2022 zu RPM kam, bringt Erfahrung in den Bereichen Investor Relations und Nachhaltigkeit aus vorherigen Positionen bei Lottery.com Inc. und Fairmount Santrol mit.
Paul R. Darwin wurde nach 17 Jahren bei RPM zum Vizepräsidenten – Einkauf ernannt. Darwin hat eine wichtige Rolle bei der Entwicklung der Einkaufs- und globalen Beschaffungsfunktionen von RPM gespielt und erheblich zu den Programmen zur operativen Verbesserung des Unternehmens beigetragen. In seiner neuen Position wird Darwin verantwortlich sein für die Umsetzung der mehrjährigen globalen Einkaufsstrategie von RPM und die Leitung der Unternehmensbeschaffungsaktivitäten.
Beide Ernennungen zielen darauf ab, die Führung von RPM in den Bereichen Investor Relations, Nachhaltigkeit und Beschaffung zu stärken und die Wachstums- sowie Effizienzinitiativen des Unternehmens zu unterstützen.
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Matthew Schlarb (Photo: Business Wire)
Schlarb joined RPM in 2022 as senior director – investor relations. In this new role, in addition to investor relations, Schlarb will have oversight of RPM’s Building a Better World sustainability initiative. During his time at RPM, Schlarb has integrated governance and rating agencies into RPM’s investor communications and works across RPM and with external stakeholders who are impacted by Building a Better World.
Prior to joining RPM, Schlarb was vice president of investor relations at Lottery.com Inc. and prior to that, served as the head of investor relations at Fairmount Santrol, as well as investor relations roles at Mettler Toledo. Schlarb’s background includes experience leading a sustainability program at another organization with international operations. Schlarb holds bachelor’s degrees in French and finance and accounting from
“Matt’s experience and depth of knowledge have elevated RPM’s investor relations function to the next level,” stated Frank C. Sullivan, RPM chairman and CEO. “Matt’s leadership will be instrumental in driving and expanding our sustainability initiatives.”
Darwin has been with RPM for 17 years. During this time, his leadership has been instrumental in the development of RPM’s purchasing and global procurement functions. After starting with Tremco Illbruck as purchasing manager in 2007, Darwin led the newly formed RPM group purchasing team in 2012. He then held roles of increasing responsibility, including director of global procurement and most recently, senior director – procurement. In these roles, Darwin has contributed significantly to the successes of RPM’s operational improvement programs - MAP to Growth and MAP 2025.
As vice president - procurement, Darwin will be responsible for the execution of our multi-year global procurement strategy, as well as directing all activities of the corporate procurement function and providing direction to operating company purchasing teams.
Sullivan continued, “Paul is an innovative and driven leader. He has advanced RPM’s procurement function through close collaboration with RPM’s operating companies, building strategic relationships with suppliers and establishing improved processes that drive effectiveness and efficiency.”
About RPM
RPM International Inc. owns subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services. The company operates across four reportable segments: consumer, construction products, performance coatings and specialty products. RPM has a diverse portfolio of market-leading brands, including Rust-Oleum, DAP, Zinsser, Varathane, DayGlo, Legend Brands, Stonhard, Carboline, Tremco and Dryvit. From homes and workplaces, to infrastructure and precious landmarks, RPM’s brands are trusted by consumers and professionals alike to help build a better world. The company is ranked on the Fortune 500® and employs approximately 17,300 individuals worldwide. Visit www.RPMinc.com to learn more.
For more information, contact Tammy Zollner, Senior Director - Corporate Communications, at 330-273-5090 or tzollner@rpminc.com.
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Tammy Zollner
Senior Director - Corporate Communications
330-273-5090
tzollner@rpminc.com
Source: RPM International Inc.
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