AkzoNobel
Stephen Read possesses extensive experience in the coatings and automotive industries, with a career spanning over three decades. Currently serving as the Regional Technical Service Manager for VR/Automotive Asia at AkzoNobel since June 2001, Stephen also holds the position of Global Technical Manager, where responsibilities include leading technical and color support initiatives worldwide. Previous roles at AkzoNobel include Global Manager for Color Market Support and Color & Technical Manager for Asia Pacific. Prior to joining AkzoNobel, Stephen held various managerial positions at PPG Industries and Dulux Australia, focusing on color management and bodyshop programs. Academically, Stephen earned a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Chemistry and a Graduate Diploma in Electronic Commerce from Swinburne University of Technology, complementing professional training from CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing.
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AkzoNobel
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AkzoNobel is a paints and coatings company based in the Netherlands. The Company operates through two business segments: Decorative Paints and Performance Coatings. The Decorative Paints segment supplies a range of products, including paints, lacquers and varnishes. It also offers a range of mixing machines and color concepts for the building and renovation industry, as well as specialty coatings for metal, wood and other critical building materials. The Performance Coatings segment has a portfolio, which includes paints and coatings for ships, cars, aircraft, yachts and architectural components (structural steel, building products, flooring), consumer goods (mobile devices, appliances, beverage cans, furniture), and oil and gas facilities. The Company's brands include Coral, Dulux, Flexa, Hammerite, Sadolin, Sikkens, Awlgrip, International, Interpon, Dissolvine, Eka, Expancel, Jozo, Levasil and Kromasil, among others. It operates in the Netherlands, as well as internationally.