Axalta Appoints Two Executive Positions

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd., a leading global coatings company, announced that Chris Evans has been appointed Vice President, Global Strategy and Colleen Lubic has been appointed Vice President, Investor Relations. The appointments are effective immediately and further demonstrate Axalta’s bench strength. 

Evans has served as Axalta’s VP, Investor Relations since early 2022. Prior to joining the company, he led the investor relations function for Ecovyst and was the director of investor Relations and corporate strategy for Chemours.  In his new role, Evans leads Axalta’s Global Strategy and M&A efforts.

“Chris’s leadership in running Investor Relations at Axalta has been outstanding and his deep understanding of our business will be invaluable to his new role,” says Carl Anderson, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. “We believe his move to lead global strategy should help accelerate the execution of Axalta’s 2026 A Plan that was launched during our recent Strategy Day.”   

Lubic joined Axalta as Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis in April 2022. Prior to that, she served in several leadership roles at the Campbell Soup Company, including Divisional Lead, Supply Chain Finance as well as Vice President, Finance for Campbell Company of Canada and Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis for Campbell Soup’s U.S. Beverage business. In her new role, Lubic serves as the primary liaison between Axalta, shareholders and the investment community, and reports to Anderson. 

“Colleen has been a critical partner for the business as she has drawn on her finance, accounting and business advisory roles over the course of her career,” added Anderson.