AkzoNobel has announced changes to the company’s country leadership and several new business unit appointments.

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - AkzoNobel has announced changes to the company’s country leadership and several new business unit appointments.

Lin Liangqi has been appointed President AkzoNobel China in addition to his role as Managing Director of Decorative Paints China and North Asia.

Jaap de Jong, previously a Principal at McKinsey & Co., has been appointed Regional Director Latin America and President AkzoNobel Brazil.

Amit Jain remains Group Managing Director for India in addition to his role as Managing Director of Decorative Paints India and South Asia.

Changes within the company’s businesses include the appointment of Bob Taylor, currently Managing Director of AkzoNobel Marine and Protective Coatings (M&PC), to Managing Director of Decorative Paints North America. Rob Molenaar will move from AkzoNobel Powder Coatings to become the new Managing Director of M&PC, and AB Ghosh, currently Director of the Automotive and Aerospace Coatings Americas business, will succeed Molenaar as Managing Director Powder Coatings.