07.05.16
Azelis has redefined their executive board by making three appointments in an effort to support the company's growth and development.
Thijs Bakker has been named Chief Financial Officer. Bakker will join Azelis in September 2016 following the retirement of Martin Hollenhorst in August. With a background in finance and the chemical industry, Bakker has worked for over 15 years for AkzoNobel in various finance roles in the Netherlands, the US and across Asia Pacific. In his most recent assignment Bakker was Finance Director Marine & Protective Coatings at AkzoNobel, based in Singapore.
Laurent Nataf, currently Chief Operating Officer, has been named CEO and President Asia Pacific, effective August 1, 2016. The company views Asia as a significant growth opportunity for Azelis. Following their growth trajectory in China and Japan, Azelis hopes to further exploit the potential and accelerate their development.
Anna Bertona, currently Chief Strategy and Principal Officer, will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer EMEA, to steer Azelis’ market teams in the region and with a particular focus on Azelis’ principal development activities.
Thijs Bakker has been named Chief Financial Officer. Bakker will join Azelis in September 2016 following the retirement of Martin Hollenhorst in August. With a background in finance and the chemical industry, Bakker has worked for over 15 years for AkzoNobel in various finance roles in the Netherlands, the US and across Asia Pacific. In his most recent assignment Bakker was Finance Director Marine & Protective Coatings at AkzoNobel, based in Singapore.
Laurent Nataf, currently Chief Operating Officer, has been named CEO and President Asia Pacific, effective August 1, 2016. The company views Asia as a significant growth opportunity for Azelis. Following their growth trajectory in China and Japan, Azelis hopes to further exploit the potential and accelerate their development.
Anna Bertona, currently Chief Strategy and Principal Officer, will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer EMEA, to steer Azelis’ market teams in the region and with a particular focus on Azelis’ principal development activities.