ANDOVER, KS – J. Marc Taylor, Director of Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings, announces that James W. Havers-Strong has been appointed Sales Manager and joins the leadership team at Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings. In his new executive role, he will oversee and direct experienced aerospace industry coatings sales and service teams as well as have direct responsibility for worldwide distribution.
"I am delighted to join such a dynamic, customer-focused organization," says Havers-Strong. "Sherwin-Williams Aerospace is listening to its customers and developing the next generation systems and taking aircraft paint technology to a new level."
Bringing more than 15 years experience in the aerospace industry, Havers-Strong was formerly North American Airline Market Manager for Akzo Nobel Aerospace Coatings (ANAC), where he was responsible for leadership, direction and strategy and revenue growth for its North American commercial airline MRO market. Previously he held management and national aviation account direction positions with DuPont Performance Coatings, HSH Interplan USA, HSH Aerospace Finishes NV Belgium and Chevron Aerospace UK.
A 1991 graduate of City of London University, he has completed Lloyd's of London Broking Exams/ACII and is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt. Havers-Strong also has a personal passion for the aviation industry and is a private pilot.
For more information visit www.swaerospace.com.