Gilles Navez

Gilles Navez possesses extensive experience in the coatings industry, currently serving as the Strategic Accounts Director for Refinish EMEA at Axalta since February 2013. Gilles has held various leadership roles at Axalta, including Product, Strategy and Marketing Director, and Marketing and Strategy Manager for the EMEA region. Prior to Axalta, Gilles worked at DuPont from 1998 to February 2013 in multiple capacities, including Strategy Manager Refinish and Country Business Manager for DPC Liquid in the Netherlands. Gilles began professional career at DuPont in 1995, progressing from a Technical Development Engineer to a Process Engineer. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from Ghent University and several certificates in management and marketing from prestigious institutions like INSEAD and Vlerick Business School.