SAO PAULO – Axalta Coating Systems has announced the appointment of Eduardo Nardinelli as president and general manager of Axalta Coating Systems in Brazil. The company stated that Nardinelli’s appointment will further strengthen Axalta’s position in Brazil and enable the company to leverage its portfolio of products and high-performance solutions for customers.
 
Nardinelli brings a strong background in the automotive industry to Axalta. He has held key leadership positions in Johnson Controls PS do Brasil where he had a wide variety of responsibilities since 1998, including his last role as vice president and general manager, power solutions. Nardinelli also served as head of OEM auto sales for SKF, a leading provider of products, solutions and services to both OEMs and aftermarket customers.
 
“Eduardo’s extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of our business and the market will give us the opportunity to expand our operations in Brazil and build on our commitment to our customers,” said Jorge Cossío, president of Axalta in Latin America. “Eduardo’s appointment will also position us for growth by looking for new ways to improve the customer experience by understanding and responding quickly to their needs.”