11.02.16
Azelis: has announced several personnel changes, including the hiring of Thijs Bakker as chief financial officer. Bringing a wealth of experience in the finance and the chemical industry, Bakker has worked for more than 15 years for AkzoNobel in various finance roles in the Netherlands, US and across Asia Pacific. In his most recent assignment Bakker was finance director of marine and protective coatings at AkzoNobel based in Singapore.
Laurent Nataf, currently chief operating officer, was appointed CEO and president Asia Pacific.
Anna Bertona, currently chief strategy and principal officer, will assume the role of chief operating officer EMEA, also effective Aug. 1, to steer market teams in the region and with a particular focus on Azelis’ principal development activities.
Also, Michael James Roney has joined the board. He was formerly chief executive officer of Bunzl, the international distribution and outsourcing group, listed on the London Stock Exchange FTSE 100 index, with operations spanning 29 countries and four continents. He retired from Bunzl earlier this year, having served as CEO since 2005 and prior to that as non-executive director.
Laurent Nataf, currently chief operating officer, was appointed CEO and president Asia Pacific.
Anna Bertona, currently chief strategy and principal officer, will assume the role of chief operating officer EMEA, also effective Aug. 1, to steer market teams in the region and with a particular focus on Azelis’ principal development activities.
Also, Michael James Roney has joined the board. He was formerly chief executive officer of Bunzl, the international distribution and outsourcing group, listed on the London Stock Exchange FTSE 100 index, with operations spanning 29 countries and four continents. He retired from Bunzl earlier this year, having served as CEO since 2005 and prior to that as non-executive director.