Automotive paints and coatings company AkzoNobel (AKZA; AKZOY) has named Marya Salim as regional marketing director for its North America Automotive & Specialty Coatings (ASC) business unit.
Salim will report to John Griffin, North America regional director and commercial director of ASC, and will be responsible for all marketing activities for AkzoNobel’s vehicle refinish, commercial vehicle, automotive and sign businesses, according to a press release announcing her new position.
“Marya brings extensive experience developing strategy, growth plans and brand positioning to AkzoNobel,” said Griffin. “She will help lead our business to continued success.”
Salim will focus on strategy development and deployment, market analysis, pricing, branding, advertising, promotions and trade shows, the release stated. She is also a member of the ASC Americas Management team.
She has a master’s degree and more than 18 years of global marketing experience with multi-national companies, such as British American Tobacco and Jacobs Douwe Egberts, covering multiple regions including Europe, Asia and Latin America, the company noted.
