Beckers Group Reveals Leadership Changes

Beckers Group, a global leader in coatings, announced a strategic change of its regions and leadership to bolster the ambitions of its Green Lights Strategy.

Eric Fouissac is appointed as President for Asia & Middle East (AME), succeeding Paul Menezes. Pia Götze becomes President of the new Europe & Africa region. Jared Ireland steps up as Senior Vice President for the newly formed Americas region. 

The restructuring reflects Beckers’ commitment to global growth and operational excellence. The changes are effective from July 1. 2024, and all three leaders will report directly to Beckers’ CEO, Christophe Sabas.

The new structure aims to capitalize on business development opportunities, particularly in sustainability and market share growth across its Coil and Industrial Coatings businesses. The leadership updates are expected to drive innovation and profitability.

Eric Fouissac, the newly appointed President for Asia & Middle East at Beckers Group, shars his vision for the region. “I am thrilled to lead our efforts in the Asia & Middle East region, a strategic growth area for Beckers Group. The potential for sustainable business development here is immense.”

Pia Götze, the newly appointed President for Europe & Africa at Beckers Group, comments on the region. “I am eager to lead our European teams in a unified European region, unlocking the full potential of our collective capabilities. I am particularly excited about exploring our market opportunities in all the countries.”

Jared Ireland, the newly appointed Senior Vice President for Americas at Beckers Group, adds about the region, “Having had the privilege of working in the Americas for the past 18 months, I am filled with anticipation for what the future holds.”