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 ta
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