Coatings World staff08.06.20
Dr. Boris Gorella, who had been the CEO of Beckers Group since 2011, resigned, the company announced.
During these years Beckers Group has expanded its operations in both Europe, Asia and the Americas to become the market leader in coil coating.
Under Dr. Gorella’s leadership, the business has grown considerably and reached several milestones on its journey to become the world’s most sustainable coatings company.
On June 1, 2020, Dr. Boris Gorella left Beckers Group in mutual agreement with the board.
"Dr. Gorella has made a significant contribution to the business over the past decade and we would like to thank him for his strong commitment and many important achievements. We wish him all the best for his future endeavors," said Paul Schrotti, chairman of Beckers Group.
”My journey with Beckers has been gratifying in many ways and I am proud of what the Group has achieved over the last 10 years. Beckers has developed into a world-class coating manufacturer with a global leading position in coil coating," Dr. Gorella said. "I want to take the opportunity to thank my team and all Beckers employees around the world for their strong commitment to serving our customers. I am convinced that Beckers Group is in an excellent position to navigate these challenging times and come out strong."
Christophe Sabas has been with Beckers Group for 22 years. He has held several leadership positions and is a part of the Group Management Team and took over as interim CEO.