Kaj Brandt appointed new CEO of CPS Color
May 03, 2013
Kaj Brandt has been appointed the new CEO of CPS Color. He takes
over from Henrik Lif and will start his new position on June 1 st ,
2013.
Kaj Brandt, (55) has extensive experience from the paint and
coatings industry. Most recently Kaj Brandt served as General
Manager for Sherwin Williams Europe. Prior to that Kaj Brandt was
the CEO of the Becker Acroma group for almost ten years. He
graduated from the School of Business and Economics at Åbo Akademi
University, Finland. Coming from a commercial background, he
possesses great leadership skills, charisma and nurtures great
customer relations. His thorough knowledge of the industry and
customers make him the ideal CEO for CPS Color.
"I look forward to working with Kaj to further strengthen and
develop CPS' Colors leading position within the paint tinting
industry", says Johan Ek, Chairman of the Board. "CPS Color is the
technology leader that is always ahead in tinting. I am honored to
take over responsibility to ensure that it stays that way and
continues to develop tomorrow's integrated tinting solutions", says
Kaj Brandt.
The current CEO, Henrik Lif, has been with CPS Color since 2009.
One of his tasks during this period was the reorganization of the
company into two separate divisions - Colorants and Equipment. This
task has now been successfully completed. Henrik Lif has commuted
from Sweden to Finland and now he wants to seek new opportunities
closer to his home.
"I would like to thank Henrik for his contribution in developing
CPS. I believe it is now a good moment for a hand-over of the
management" says Johan Ek.
About CPS Color
Headquartered in Vantaa, Finland, CPS Color is the world's leading
supplier of integrated tinting solutions for the global paints and
coatings industry. CPS Color offers complete tinting solutions:
CPSCOLOR TM colorants (liquid pigments), COROB TM dispensing
and mixing/shaking equipment, software, color marketing
tools, customer support and service. CPS Color Group has a
global organization employing 900 color professionals with
operations on six continents. The Group's 2012 turnover amounted to
192 million Euros. CPS Color is owned by Nordic Capital Fund VI.
For further information, please visit:
www.cpscolor.com.
Contact
Daniëla Damoiseaux
Marketing communications manager
CPS COLOR BV
P.O. Box 809
6130 AV Sittard,
the Netherlands
P: +31-464570114
Email: Daniela.Damoiseaux@cpscolor.com
About Nordic Capital Private Equity Funds
Since the start in 1989, Nordic Capital Private Equity Funds
have invested in large and medium sized companies, primarily in
Northern Europe. Through committed ownership and by targeting
strategic development and operational improvements, Nordic Capital
creates value in its investments. The funds invest in companies in
Northern Europe and in selected investment opportunities
internationally. They are based in Jersey, Channel Islands, and are
advised by the NC Advisory companies in Sweden, Denmark, Finland,
Norway, Germany and the UK. Additional information about Nordic
Capital is available through its corporate website, www.nordiccapital.com.
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