XPEL Appoints Mark A. Thornton to Board of Directors

XPEL Inc., a provider of protective films and coatings, announced the appointment of Mark A. Thornton to its board of directors, effective immediately.

Thornton is a seasoned executive with more than 28 years of experience with the Procter & Gamble Company. For nearly half that time, he has worked internationally across three critical growth markets: China, Europe and the United States, company officials stated in a press release. He currently serves as vice president of Global Baby Care, Feminine Care, and Family Care Quality Assurance, where he works on brands such as Pampers, Always, and Bounty. Thornton specializes in innovation, strategy, consumer research and materials science.

Earlier in his career, Thornton led the expansion of P&G’s largest brand, Pampers, across the Asia-Pacific region, where he helped build the China business from the ground up, noted the release. He established local manufacturing capabilities, launched a new product portfolio and drove competitive gains that returned the business to growth in one of the world’s most challenging consumer markets.

“We are pleased to welcome Mark to the XPEL board of directors,” said Ryan Pape, president and chief executive officer of XPEL. “His wide-ranging knowledge of consumer product development, combined with his extensive experience in China, makes him a great addition.”

“I’m excited to join the XPEL board and look forward to sharing my experiences as a leader and brand builder at a pivotal time for the company,” Thornton commented. “XPEL has created a premier line of products with strong brand recognition, and I welcome this opportunity to be a part of the team.”