What are the key professional qualifications and background highlights that make Steve Arndt a notable appointment for this role?

Steve Arndt brings over 30 years of experience in the automotive refinish industry across manufacturing and distribution in North America and Europe; he served six years as Global Distribution Sales Director at Axalta Coating Systems, overseeing distribution strategy in over 140 countries, and previously served as President and COO of FinishMaster, a leading independent automotive refinish distributor in North America.

Steve Arndt Appointed Senior Vice President of BASF Coatings' Global Automotive Refinish Business

Q: Who is succeeding Chris Titmarsh as Senior Vice President of BASF Coatings' Global Automotive Refinish Business, and when does the transition take place?

Steve Arndt is succeeding Chris Titmarsh as Senior Vice President of BASF Coatings' Global Automotive Refinish Business, effective July 1, 2026.

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Steve Arndt Appointed Senior Vice President of BASF Coatings' Global Automotive Refinish Business

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