---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001616862-23-000061"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AXTA"
cik: "0001616862"
company_name: "Axalta Coating Systems Ltd."
filed_at: "2023-09-25T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-10T09:13:26.917912+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.4
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Axalta General Counsel Brian Berube to retire Dec 31, 2023; Alex Tablin-Wolf promoted to succeed

## Summary
- Brian Berube to retire as SVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary effective Dec 31, 2023.
- Alex Tablin-Wolf, currently VP & Associate General Counsel, appointed as successor effective Jan 1, 2024.
- Berube entered consulting agreement through July 31, 2024: monthly retainer of $27,000 plus hourly rate for extra hours.
- Outstanding equity awards will continue to vest during consulting term; performance awards prorated at end.
- Tablin-Wolf will report to CEO Chris Villavarayan and join Executive Committee.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001616862-23-000061
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AXTA
- cik: 0001616862
- company_name: Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.
- filed_at: 2023-09-25T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.4
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1616862/000161686223000061/0001616862-23-000061-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1616862/000161686223000061/axta-20230919.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001616862-23-000061.txt

## Key facts
- Executive change
  Alex Tablin-Wolf was appointed as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Axalta Coating Systems Ltd..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
  source text: The Board has appointed Alex Tablin-Wolf to succeed Mr. Berube as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective January 1, 2024.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1616862/000161686223000061/0001616862-23-000061-index.htm
- Executive change
  Brian A. Berube departed as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Axalta Coating Systems Ltd..
  - Action: retire
  - Role: Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
  source text: On September 19, 2023, Brian A. Berube, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (the “Company”), informed the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) of his decision to retire from such positions, effective as of December 31, 2023.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1616862/000161686223000061/0001616862-23-000061-index.htm

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