AkzoNobel introduced Gregoire Poux-Guillaume as its new CEO. The 52-year-old French national brings 25 years of international business leadership experience, previously serving as CEO of Sulzer and CEO of GE Grid Solutions.
Poux-Guillaume replaces Thierry Vanlancker, as his term comes to an end after five years in office. He begins officially on Nov. 1, pending Board of Management shareholder approval at the Extraordinary General Meeting in September.
What people are saying
Chair of AkzoNobel’s Supervisory Board Nils Smedegaard Andersen says that Poux-Guillaume, “is an experienced business leader with a track record of delivering above market growth and building strong teams. We’re happy and confident to have found the best match for AkzoNobel to continue our position as a frontrunner in our industry. His experience will provide a valuable perspective to help us with future growth and financial performance. I look forward to working with him.”
Poux-Guillaume adds that he is honored to have been selected for the position.
“AkzoNobel is a leader in innovative and sustainable products and solutions; a truly global company with a proud heritage,” Poux-Guillaume says. “I look forward to meeting my new colleagues and together building on the progress that has been achieved over the last few years.”
