PHILADELPHIA — Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. announced that Troy Weaver has been promoted to Vice President, Global Refinish. Weaver will report directly to Axalta's CEO, Robert Bryant.

"We are thrilled to promote Troy to head up our Global Refinish business and add him to Axalta's leadership team," said Bryant. "Troy's experience, in virtually every aspect of our Refinish business during the past 27 years, positions him extraordinarily well to be the next leader of this cornerstone business. His deep institutional knowledge of our Refinish business and the industry, his long-standing relationships with customers ranging from multi-shop operators to independent body shop owners, and his strong business acumen and sales and marketing expertise, make him a perfect fit for this leadership role."

"Our Refinish business will continue to be an industry innovation leader," continued Bryant. "We are committed to consistently delivering the exceptional products and services that our customers want. Troy has played a critical role in developing the plan that has driven our strong track record of growth and success. We are confident that his vision for the future will help us grow our Refinish business and industry-leading position."

Prior to this promotion, Weaver was Axalta's Vice President, North America Refinish where he was responsible for Axalta's Refinish Business in the United States and Canada. Weaver also led Axalta's initiative to secure and grow market share with multiple location collision shop operators, mega-dealers, and nationally recognized collision shop networks. Weaver began his career at DuPont Performance Coatings in 1992. He has held various sales and marketing leadership roles. He is also a two-time recipient of DuPont's Prestigious Marketing Excellence Award, first in 2007 and again in 2010. Weaver is active in the industry and has served as Chairman of the Board of CIECA (Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association).