Axalta Appoints Two Executive Positions

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd., has appointed Chris Evans as V.P., global strategy, and Colleen Lubic has been appointed V.P., investor relations. 

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.  

“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 V.P. and CFO. “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 V.P., financial planning and analysis in April 2022. Prior to that, she served in several leadership roles at the Campbell Soup Co., including divisional lead, supply chain finance as well as V.P., finance for Campbell Co. of Canada and senior manager, financial planning and 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,” Anderson says.