Axalta names new leadership team
Axalta has announced that Michael Cash has resigned as senior vice president and president of Axalta’s Industrial Coatings business.
He will be succeeded by Rajeev Rao, Axalta’s vice president, global powder and business development/strategy, industrial coatings, and David Heflin, vice president, Global Industrial Coating Systems.
Rajeev Rao will continue to run Axalta’s powder business, and David 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, they will serve as co-heads of Axalta’s Industrial Coatings business and report directly to Robert Bryant, Axalta’s chief executive officer.
Robert 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.’
