AkzoNobel appoints strategic relationship manager

AkzoNobel Car Refinishes Australia has appointed Lance Weiss to the position of strategic relationship manager, effective 5 July 2010.

Weiss will be responsible for developing, maintaining and strengthening links with the key industry stakeholders and influencers.

Through close collaboration, he will identify and develop plans and strategies to ensure that AkzoNobel continues to be at the forefront of industry development, and able to offer the best productivity driven solutions to all sectors of the market.

"Reporting to the general manager, he will work closely with our sales and marketing teams to develop long-term plans that strengthen AkzoNobel’s position in the market, and ensure that we are continually adapting our programs and offers to the ever changing marketplace," Stephen Read, AkzoNobel marketing and business development manager, said.

"Lance joins us with over 35 years' experience in the automotive industry, has a proven track record in sales and marketing in the collision repair industry and has worked to develop close links with the key players and influencers in all sectors.

"We are particularly pleased to welcome an individual of Lance’s calibre to the team."