Axalta Board Chair Mark Garrett resigns; William Cook appointed as new Chair

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.

Mark Garrett stepped down as Board member and Chair effective August 26, 2021, due to increased professional commitments in Europe.
William M. Cook, a director since 2019, appointed as new Board Chair; board size reduced from 10 to 9 members.
Cook brings 35 years at Donaldson Company, including roles as CEO and CFO, and public board experience at IDEX and Neenah.
Garrett's resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company; CEO Robert Bryant expressed appreciation.

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Departed

Mark Garrett

Chair

AXTA · Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.

Effective: 2021-08-26
Successor: William M. Cook
Filed: August 30, 2021, 7:59 PM ET

On August 26, 2021, Mark Garrett informed the board of directors (the "Board") of Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (the "Company") of his resignation as a member, and as Chair, of the Board, effective as of August 26, 2021.

Appointed

William M. Cook

Chair

AXTA · Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.

Effective: 2021-08-26
Filed: August 30, 2021, 7:59 PM ET

The Board has appointed current Director William M. Cook as its new Chair, and has decreased the size of the Board from ten to nine members, in each case effective upon Mr. Garrett's resignation.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Mark Garrett resigned as Chair at Axalta Coating Systems Ltd..

Action: resigned
Role: Chair

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On August 26, 2021, Mark Garrett informed the board of directors (the "Board") of Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (the "Company") of his resignation as a member, and as Chair, of the Board, effective as of August 26, 2021.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

William M. Cook was appointed as Chair at Axalta Coating Systems Ltd..

Action: appointed
Role: Chair

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The Board has appointed current Director William M. Cook as its new Chair, and has decreased the size of the Board from ten to nine members, in each case effective upon Mr. Garrett's resignation.

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