Marya Salim joins AkzoNobel as head of marketing for Automotive & Specialty Coatings North America
- November 13, 2024
- Posted by: Salih Tahir
- Categories: IBIS News, IBIS Newsletter, Press Releases
TROY, Mich. November 12, 2024 — AkzoNobel today announced that Marya Salim has joined the company as Regional Marketing Director for its North America Automotive & Specialty Coatings (ASC) business unit, reporting to John Griffin, North America Regional Director, and Commercial Director of ASC. In her new role, Marya is responsible for all marketing activities for AkzoNobel’s Vehicle Refinish, Commercial Vehicle, Automotive and Sign businesses. This includes strategy development and deployment, market analysis, pricing, branding, advertising, promotions, and trade shows. She is also a member of the ASC Americas Management team.
“Marya brings extensive experience developing strategy, growth plans and brand positioning to AkzoNobel,” says Griffin. “She will help lead our business to continued success.”
Marya has an MBA and over 18 years of global marketing experience with multi-national companies, such as British American Tobacco and Jacobs Douwe Egberts, covering multiple regions such as Europe, Asia and Latin America.
About AkzoNobel:
Since 1792, we have been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to colour people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Sikkens, International, Dulux and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We are active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. AkzoNobel believes every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paint company that is dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together. For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com.
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