RPM Announces Executive Appointments
RPM International Inc. recently announced that David C. Dennsteadt has been named president and chief operating officer for RPM. The company has also appointed Andrew G. Polanco to be the new vice president – operations and Anthony R. Nicholson as vice president – financial planning & analysis. The appointments became effective July 17, 2026.
Dennsteadt joined RPM’s Stonhard business in 1995 as an engineer, holding a variety of leadership roles, ultimately serving as group president of RPM’s Performance Coatings Group (PCG) from 2018 to 2025, where he delivered consistent growth and record results. He was elected RPM executive vice president in 2025, overseeing all corporate administrative functions. His global perspective, gained from years of leadership in Europe and the Middle East and in establishing RPM’s Platform Group approach to strengthening the company’s position in emerging markets, has been instrumental in driving strategic growth across RPM’s portfolio. In his new role, Dennsteadt will add responsibility for strategy and oversight of RPM’s operating groups, as well as corporate development activities. Dennsteadt holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Rutgers University and an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business.
Polanco, who succeeds Timothy R. Kinser as vice president – operations, has served as RPM vice president of manufacturing since November 2022, leading manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across the company’s business segments, including efficiency, asset optimization and working capital improvements. He joined RPM’s DAP business in 2016 and previously held operations leadership roles at Masco Corporation and Black & Decker. Polanco holds a bachelor’s degree in management from the University of Phoenix and completed graduate studies at Loyola University Maryland.
Nicholson joined RPM in 2021 as director – financial planning & corporate development, following 15 years at PricewaterhouseCoopers, and was promoted to RPM senior director – financial planning in 2023. A certified public accountant, Nicholson has strengthened several of RPM’s core financial planning and forecasting processes and will continue to lead RPM’s financial planning & analysis function. Nicholson holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and information systems from The University of Toledo.
Learn more about RPM International at rpminc.com.
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