AkzoNobel recently announced that Gregoire Poux-Guillaume will become its new CEO as of November 1, 2022, subject to shareholder approval. He will succeed Thierry Vanlancker, who has been CEO and a member of the board of management since 2017 and whose term of office is coming to an end.
Poux-Guillaume is an international business leader with 25 years of experience. He has a track record of building successful, profitable businesses in challenging environments; accelerating business growth; and improving margins. Previous roles include CEO of Sulzer, CEO of GE Grid Solutions (previously Alstom Grid), and senior managing director of CVC Capital Partners.