• Login
    • Join
  • FOLLOW:
  • Subscribe Free
    • Magazine
    • eNewsletter
    Checkout
    • Magazine
    • News
    • Research
    • Markets & Technologies
    • Raw Materials
    • Top Companies
    • Directories
    • Jobs
    • Events
    • Microsites
    • More
  • Magazine
  • News
  • Research
  • Markets & Technologies
  • Raw Materials
  • Top Companies
  • Directories
  • Jobs
  • Events
  • Microsites
  • Current / Back Issues
    Features
    Business Corner
    Editorial
    Digital Edition
    eNewsletter Archive
    Our Team
    Editorial Guidelines
    Subscribe Now
    Advertise Now
    World Reports
    eBook
    Top Features
    Powder Coatings Market

    Performance Enhancing Additives

    The Role Of Kilowatt Hours In Measuring Mill Performance

    The 2023 Marine Coatings Market

    PPG: Treated Silicas Enable Tire Manufacturing Energy Savings and Reduced Complexity
    Breaking News
    Online Exclusives
    Distributor News
    Financial News
    Paint & Coatings Manufacturer News
    People In the News
    Price Increases
    Product News
    Raw Materials & Equipment
    Video Bites
    Suppliers News
    Live From Shows
    Top News
    BASF Donates $5,000 to High School STEAM Education Programs in Chattanooga Area

    Coating Additives Market Worth $10.5B by 2028: MarketsandMarkets

    California Sports Surfaces Celebrates 70 Years

    ROSS Offers Cost-Effective, Expertly Reconditioned Equipment

    AkzoNobel Shares Sustainable Architectural Solutions at Conference
    Top Companies report
    Market Research
    White Papers / Tech Papers
    Technical Papers
    Product Spec Sheets
    World Reports
    Adhesives and Sealants
    Aerospace Coatings
    Architectural Coatings
    Automotive Coatings
    Automotive Refinish
    Business Operation
    Color Trends & Forecast
    Construction Chemicals
    Corrosion Control
    Industrial Coatings
    Laboratory Equipment
    Marine Coatings
    Market Trends & Forecast
    Powder Coatings
    Production Equipment
    Radcure Coatings
    Special Purpose Coatings
    Wood Coatings
    "Green" Coatings

    California Sports Surfaces Celebrates 70 Years

    ROSS Offers Cost-Effective, Expertly Reconditioned Equipment

    Selektope Keeps Global Mercy’s Hull Barnacle-Free

    PPG Introduces High-Performance UF Membranes and Filter Elements

    ON VOLUDE is Theme of BASF’s 2023-2024 Automotive Color Trends Collection
    Additives
    Binders
    Pigments
    Solvents

    Coating Additives Market Worth $10.5B by 2028: MarketsandMarkets

    Micro Powders Showcases Natural, PTFE Alternative Additives at 2023 WCS

    OQ Chemicals Announces Price Increases for Oxo Intermediates

    BASF Broadens Monomers Portfolio, Launches Bio-based 2-Octyl Acrylate

    “MyCarbonFootprint”: BASF Launches Dashboard for Sustainable Procurement
    Company Capabilities
    Buyers Guide
    Distributor Guide
    Add New Company
    International Buyers Guide Companies
    Active Minerals

    Arkema

    EPS

    Clariant Additives

    W. R. Grace & Co.
    Industry Events
    Webinars
    Live From Show Event
    Top Events
    The Gulf Coatings Show

    Western Coatings Symposium 2023

    Pacific Coatings Show

    CHINACOAT 2023

    ABRAFATI 2023
    Companies
    White Papers/Tech Papers
    Product Spec Sheets
    Equipment
    Literature/Brochures
    Videos
    International Buyers Guide Companies
    Active Minerals

    Arkema

    EPS

    Clariant Additives

    W. R. Grace & Co.
    • Magazine
      • Current / Back Issues
      • Features
      • Editorial
      • Business Corner
      • Digital Edition
      • eNewsletter Archive
      • Editorial Guidelines
      • Subscribe Now
      • Advertise Now
    • Breaking News
    • Directories
      • Buyers Guide
      • Distributor Guide
      • Corporate Capabilities
      • Trade Associations
      • Add Your Company
    • Markets & Technologies
      • Adhesives and Sealants
      • Aerospace Coatings
      • Architectural Coatings
      • Automotive Coatings
      • Automotive Refinish
      • Business Operation
      • Color Trends & Forecast
      • Construction Chemicals
      • Corrosion Control
      • Industrial Coatings
      • Laboratory Equipment
      • Marine Coatings
      • Market Trends & Forecast
      • Powder Coatings
      • Production Equipment
      • Radcure Coatings
      • Special Purpose Coatings
      • Wood Coatings
      • "Green" Coatings
    • Raw Materials
      • Additives
      • Binders
      • Pigments
      • Solvents
    • World Reports
      • Africa Report
      • China Report
      • India/Asia Pacific Report
      • Europe Report
      • Latin America Report
      • Market Research
      • Russian Report
    • Top Companies
    • Online Exclusives
    • Glossary
    • Slideshows
    • Experts Opinions
    • Blog
    • eBook
    • Infographics
    • Videos
    • Podcasts
    • Whitepapers
    • Jobs
    • Microsites
      • Companies
      • White Papers/Tech Papers
      • Product Spec Sheets
      • Equipment
      • Literature/Brochures
      • Videos
    • Events
      • Industry Events
      • Live From Show Event
      • Webinars
    • About Us
      • About Us
      • Contact Us
      • Advertise With Us
      • Privacy Policy
      • Terms of Use
    Online Exclusives

    Coatings World Interviews Hempel's New CEO Lars Petersson

    Lars Petersson, formerly executive VP & chief operating officer at Hempel succeeds Henrik Andersen as CEO.

    Coatings World Interviews Hempel
    Coatings World Interviews Hempel
    Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 07.01.19
    CW: What is your experience working in the paint and coatings industry? 

    Petersson: I  joined Hempel as COO in March 2015. As part of the Executive Management Team, I have been one of the drivers of the global transformation that Hempel is currently going through. The objective is to transform Hempel into a leading global coatings company.  We are going for leadership in the segments where we choose to compete
     
    CW: What unique skills/perspective do you bring to the CEO position?

    Petersson: I think that is a question for the Board of Directors, but I will say that with my more than four years in Hempel, I have obtained solid and broad knowledge about our business, the markets we are in, and the challenges and opportunities we face. At the same time, I have prior experiences from several other global companies. Let me put it this way: Had I not been convinced that I could fulfill the position as CEO, I would never have accepted the offer.
     
    In terms of perspective, I am approaching the task with the attitude that we – and with “we” I mean all 6,600 skilled employees in Hempel – stand united in solving the tasks we must solve. We care for each other while doing business. We stand united with the task at hand and help each other, and always with one thing in mind; to create value for our customers.
     
    CW:  What makes Hempel a successful company?

    Petersson: Hempel is a success. Thanks to the trust our customers around the world have shown us for many, many years, and thanks to all the employees in Hempel, who are working on creating value for our customers daily.
     
    Our continued success is also tied to our customers. We need to constantly focus and increase our attention to the customers and their needs. In other words: We will be even more relevant to our customers today than we were yesterday. If we do not create value for our customers, then everything else that we do will not matter.
     
    CW:  In what areas will you be focusing on improving Hempel (acquisitions, organic growth, etc.)?

    Petersson: We will focus on executing our existing strategy. We have a job to get done, so we are ready for the next step, our next strategy phase. Furthermore, we want to grow. Hempel has an ambitious growth strategy. In short; we want more family members. This will happen through acquisitions. At the same time, we must grow organically, and that leads us back to our increased customer focus. It is very simple: satisfied customers, who feel they are seen, heard and have their needs covered, will result in growth. I am proud to say that in Hempel we are doing our utmost.
     
    CW: What is your strategy for growth for Hempel?
     
    Petersson: We will grow both organically and by acquisitions – and we must grow globally in all the segments in which we operate. In Hempel, we have the objective of becoming twice as big as our current size. We want to be a €3 billion business.



    Lars Petersson is the new CEO of Hempel.
    Related Searches
    • Business Operation
    • paint
    • coatings
    Related Knowledge Center
    • Business Operation
    Suggested For You
    12. Hempel A/S 12. Hempel A/S
    Charlie Shaver Resigns from Axalta Board Charlie Shaver Resigns from Axalta Board
    Haakan Jonsson Named Chairman of the Board of Directors at Covestro Haakan Jonsson Named Chairman of the Board of Directors at Covestro
    Industrial Coatings Industrial Coatings
    The Industrial Coatings Market The Industrial Coatings Market
    Axalta Names William M. Cook to Board of Directors Axalta Names William M. Cook to Board of Directors
    Asian Paints Releases Q4, 12M FY2019 Results Asian Paints Releases Q4, 12M FY2019 Results
    Lars Petersson Succeeding Henrik Andersen as Hempel CEO Lars Petersson Succeeding Henrik Andersen as Hempel CEO
    Hempel Introduces New Topcoat Solution Hempel Introduces New Topcoat Solution
    2019 CEO Forum 2019 CEO Forum
    Hempel Releases 2018 Annual Report Hempel Releases 2018 Annual Report
    PCI Announces 2019 Board of Directors, Executive Officers PCI Announces 2019 Board of Directors, Executive Officers
    Corrosion Control Corrosion Control
    Hempel Launches 2 Coating Solutions for Heavy-Duty Equipment, Trucks Hempel Launches 2 Coating Solutions for Heavy-Duty Equipment, Trucks
    BASF Opens First Phase of New Shanghai Antioxidants Manufacturing Plant BASF Opens First Phase of New Shanghai Antioxidants Manufacturing Plant

    Related Top Companies Report

    • 12. Hempel A/S

      12. Hempel A/S

      ...
      07.03.19

    • Breaking News | People in the News
      Charlie Shaver Resigns from Axalta Board

      Charlie Shaver Resigns from Axalta Board

      Presiding Director Mark Garrett assuming chairman role.
      06.24.19

    • Breaking News | People in the News
      Haakan Jonsson Named Chairman of the Board of Directors at Covestro

      Haakan Jonsson Named Chairman of the Board of Directors at Covestro

      ...
      06.07.19


    • Industrial Coatings

      ...
      Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 05.31.19

    • The Industrial Coatings Market

      The Industrial Coatings Market

      Growth in the industrial coatings market has been steady. China leads the way, but North American and Western Europe also present opportunities.
      Kerry Pianoforte, Editor 05.31.19

    Loading, Please Wait..
    Breaking News
    • BASF Donates $5,000 to High School STEAM Education Programs in Chattanooga Area
    • Coating Additives Market Worth $10.5B by 2028: MarketsandMarkets
    • California Sports Surfaces Celebrates 70 Years
    • ROSS Offers Cost-Effective, Expertly Reconditioned Equipment
    • Selektope Keeps Global Mercy’s Hull Barnacle-Free
    View Breaking News >
    CURRENT ISSUE

    September 2023

    • Powder Coatings Market
    • Performance Enhancing Additives
    • The Role Of Kilowatt Hours In Measuring Mill Performance
    • View More >

    Cookies help us to provide you with an excellent service. By using our website, you declare yourself in agreement with our use of cookies.
    You can obtain detailed information about the use of cookies on our website by clicking on "More information”.

    • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms And Conditions
    • Contact Us

    follow us

    Subscribe
    Nutraceuticals World

    Latest Breaking News From Nutraceuticals World

    D2C Supplement Brand Launches Blood Sugar Support Supplement, Gluco-Control
    Natrol Launches First Non-Melatonin Sleep Supplement
    Metagenics Releases Consumer Survey on Menopausal Support Supplement
    Coatings World

    Latest Breaking News From Coatings World

    BASF Donates $5,000 to High School STEAM Education Programs in Chattanooga Area
    Coating Additives Market Worth $10.5B by 2028: MarketsandMarkets
    California Sports Surfaces Celebrates 70 Years
    Medical Product Outsourcing

    Latest Breaking News From Medical Product Outsourcing

    MPO's Most-Read Stories This Week—Sept. 30
    Dentsply Sirona Names Former NuVasive CEO Lucier as Chairman
    SeaStar Medical Gets Breakthrough Nod for Selective Cytopheretic Device
    Contract Pharma

    Latest Breaking News From Contract Pharma

    Univercells Expands into the U.S. With New Offices in Andover, MA
    Evecxia Therapeutics, Quotient Sciences Complete Clinical Milestone for Depression Treatment
    Ionis, Roche Partner on RNA-targeted Programs for AD and HD
    Beauty Packaging

    Latest Breaking News From Beauty Packaging

    ScentAir Debuts Room Sprays & More
    African Pride Launches On-Campus Activations
    Sharper Image Debuts Revel Hair Tools
    Happi

    Latest Breaking News From Happi

    Hair Searches in the US Change ‘Coarse’ with Growing Demand for Textured Hair Solutions
    Boss Bottled Celebrates 25th Anniversary
    In the Case of Efficacious Cosmetic Buys, Cost is Not A Factor Says Mintel
    Ink World

    Latest Breaking News From Ink World

    W+D to Premiere i-Jet 3 Inkjet at Printing United
    MicroDynamics, All Printing Resources Partner to Represent Veritas
    Weekly Recap: Wikoff Color, BASF, Latin America Top This Week’s Stories
    Label & Narrow Web

    Latest Breaking News From Label & Narrow Web

    TLMI's LLT grows, Labelexpo Europe details big numbers and more
    SABIC and partners launch bio-based IML solution for food packaging
    tesa completes expansion of Michigan manufacturing facility
    Nonwovens Industry

    Latest Breaking News From Nonwovens Industry

    Weekly Recap: Thomas Receives INDA Lifetime Technical Service Award, ExxonMobil Works with JL Goor
    Greentech Introduces Air Filter with Advanced Odor Elimination
    Ontex Divests Pakistan Operations to ASAIA Holding
    Orthopedic Design & Technology

    Latest Breaking News From Orthopedic Design & Technology

    ODT's Most-Read Stories This Week—Sept. 30
    Lazurite Adds Benchmark Medical as a Distributor for its ArthroFree Wireless Camera System
    ChitogenX Granted New U.S., Canadian ORTHO-R Patent
    Printed Electronics Now

    Latest Breaking News From Printed Electronics Now

    Weekly Recap: Mergers and Acquisitions, First Solar Top This Week’s Stories
    Jabil Posts Fourth Quarter, Fiscal Year 2023 Results
    Ink-Borne ‘Chiplets’ Could Lead to Printable Displays, Electronics and More

    Copyright © 2023 Rodman Media. All rights reserved. Use of this constitutes acceptance of our privacy policy The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Rodman Media.

    AD BLOCKER DETECTED

    Our website is made possible by displaying online advertisements to our visitors.
    Please consider supporting us by disabling your ad blocker.


    FREE SUBSCRIPTION Already a subscriber? Login