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Why AI makes human judgement more valuable in coatings

AI is transforming formulation, regulatory work and technical training in the coatings industry. Dr. Evripidis Tsaousoglou explains why faster access to answers does not replace expertise—and why practical...

Cabot Corporation announces the retirement of President and CEO Sean Keohane and the appointment of Erica McLaughlin as his successor.
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Cabot Corporation: Erica McLaughlin to succeed Sean Keohane

Cabot Corporation has announced a planned leadership transition: President and CEO Sean Keohane will retire at the end of September 2026 after nearly 25 years with the company. Erica McLaughlin, currently...

Justin Epler has been appointed PPG vice president, Industrial Coatings Americas.
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New vice president, Industrial Coatings Americas, at PPG

PPG has announced that Justin Epler has been appointed vice president, Industrial Coatings (IC) Americas, effective 1 August 2026. Epler will succeed Hendekea Azene, who has decided to leave PPG for an...

Vlad Miller takes on the role of President, US, at IMCD, effective 1 August 2026.
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IMCD appoints Vlad Miller as President for the US market

IMCD has appointed Vlad Miller as President for the United States, effective 1 August 2026. He has been with IMCD US since 2018, when he joined as Vice President of Finance.

Robert (Robb) Lovegrove has been appointed CEO of The Chemquest Group.
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Robert Lovegrove appointed as new CEO of Chemquest

The Chemquest Group has named Robert (Robb) Lovegrove as its third CEO in the company's 50-year history.

Barentz, headquartered in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands, has announced two leadership appointments within its EMEA organisation. Roberto Villa will assume the role of Managing Director and Country Manager of Barentz Italia as of 1 August 2026, whilst retaining his current position as VP Animal Nutrition EMEA. He succeeds Oliver Fox, who will conclude his tenure at Barentz on 31 July 2026, having served as Managing Director and Country Manager of Barentz Italia and VP Performance Materials EMEA. Roberto Villa has been with Barentz for more than 16 years and brings extensive experience in the specialty ingredients industry, alongside in-depth knowledge of the Italian business and the wider EMEA organisation. In his expanded role, he will focus on business continuity, the development of the Italian team, and strengthening Barentz's position with customers and principals in the market. Barentz has appointed Roberto Villa as Managing Director and Country Manager of Barentz Italia and Cagdas Cagri as VP Performance Materials EMEA.
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Barentz makes leadership changes in Italy and Performance Materials division

The specialty ingredients distributor has announced new appointments within its EMEA organisation, with leadership changes affecting its Italian operations and the EMEA Performance Materials division....

Manuel Framis (right) takes over as president of the Spanish Coatings Association Asefapi, succeeding Francisco Perelló.
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Asefapi elects new president at General Assembly

Spanish Coatings Association Asefapi has appointed Manuel Framis as its new president following its latest General Assembly, held in Valencia. He succeeds Francisco Perelló, who led the association for...

The BASF Supervisory Board has extended the appointments of Dr Katja Scharpwinkel and Anup Kothari as members of the Board of Executive Directors.
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BASF sets the course: two board mandates extended until 2030

The Supervisory Board of BASF SE has extended the appointments of Dr Katja Scharpwinkel and Anup Kothari as members of the Board of Executive Directors until the end of the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting...

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Interview: How AI Is transforming coatings R&D—from data silos to faster innovation with Nick Talken

Albert Invent founder and former Henkel digital R&D leader explains why structured data, connected workflows and human expertise -not AI alone-are key to accelerating formulation development, sustainability-driven...

David C. Dennsteadt, new President and COO of RPM.
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RPM Names David C. Dennsteadt as President and COO

RPM International announced that David C. Dennsteadt has been named president and chief operating officer for RPM, effective July 17, 2026.

Daniel Oliva has been appointed Managing Director of Krahn Iberia.
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Daniel Oliva becomes managing director of Krahn Iberia

Daniel Oliva has been appointed managing director of Krahn Iberia. He succeeds José Manuel Trigueros, who previously led the company.

Eric Alström has been appointed as Hempel's Group President & CEO.
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Eric Alström to lead Hempel as new Group President & CEO

The Danish coatings manufacturer has announced the appointment of Eric Alström as its new Group President & CEO, effective 1 August 2026. Alström succeeds Michael Hansen, who stepped down in June...

Lars Wallstein, incoming CEO of Oqema Group.
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Lars Wallstein named CEO of Oqema

Oqema Group has announced the appointment of Lars Wallstein as Chief Executive Officer, starting 1 July 2026.

The Executive Committee sets the company’s strategic direction and drives business performance.
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BASF Coatings appoints new Executive Committee

The team, led by Jens Luehring, consists of seven executives who will oversee the strategic development of the company starting 1 July 2026.