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AMPP Names Alan Thomas as its CEO

The Association for Materials Protection and Performance announced the selection of Alan Thomas as its new chief executive officer.

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By: KERRY PIANOFORTE

Editor, Coatings World

The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), a global nonprofit representing more than 32,000 members in the materials, corrosion and coatings industries, announces the selection of Alan Thomas as its new chief executive officer effective April 1.

“It is an honor to welcome Alan to AMPP,” said Amir Eliezer, chair of the AMPP Board of Directors and member of the CEO selection committee. “Alan is an accomplished executive with an admirable leadership track record of over 20 years in CEO roles in the association field and several business entities. Alan thoroughly understands our industry and AMPP’s mission and will continue a values-based leadership approach that will benefit our members. The board is confident that Alan, together with an expert staff team, will ensure the strong execution of AMPP’s Strategic Plan and take advantage of the significant opportunities ahead to increase the global impact that our members can have with their expertise in so many areas.”

Thomas added, “I am thrilled to join and lead AMPP forward. I greatly regard the organization’s rich history and am happy to add that at one point in my career, I was a member of both the former NACE and SSPC associations. AMPP has significant potential to continue reshaping the future of the corrosion and coatings industries, and I look forward to working with the passionate and talented global membership to accelerate innovation in industry.”

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