Coatings World staff06.15.20
IXS Coatings appointed Barry J. McConway as its new president.
McConway is responsible for the global leadership and the strategic direction for the company’s executive management team and the operational strategies for the brands within its portfolio.
He is also in charge of directing IXS Coating’s short- and long-term goals, operational and sales strategies, corporate finances, human resources, and developing business at a manufacturing, industrial and retail level.
“It is an honor to be named president of IXS Coatings. I am energized by the opportunity to bring new leadership to the company and continue providing world-class support to our global network of coatings applicators,” said McConway. “This is an extraordinary time for the company, and I look forward to building the next phase of IXS Coatings.”
Before assuming the role of president, McConway served as the executive VP of IXS Coatings and Ultimate Linings LTD where he provided the strategic direction of corporate finances, human resource policy and procedures and strategic business planning. He also helped Ultimate Linings diversify its market penetration beyond automotive into key industrial and manufacturing application initiatives including gas and oil industries, construction, and erosion and abrasion protection industries.
