Kim Clarke has been appointed DuPont Refinish brand manager EMEA. This is a key role responsible for developing and maintaining strong brand awareness for the brand.

Kim’s role will also see her organising and coordinating marketing activities in cooperation, and with support of, marketing, sales and product management teams, and identifying long-term opportunities. The appointment comes just ahead of the launch of a new name and visual identity for the DuPont Refinish brand. 

Kim previously worked as DuPont Refinish marketing communications manager EMEA between 2004 and 2006. During that time she was instrumental in the re-imaging of the DuPont Refinish brand, introducing the iconic liquid car logo. Since 2006 she has been the DuPont Refinish sales and marketing manager for Eastern and Central Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Clarke takes over from Michael Maier who is appointed regional sales manager, Industrial Coatings, Axalta Coating Systems.