Axalta Coating Systems announced that William Cook has been appointed to join their Board of Directors, effective immediately. Cook will serve on the company's Audit Committee and Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability Committee. Cook most recently served as Executive Chairman of Donaldson Company Inc. Until 2016, and prior to that served as Chairman, CEO and President of Donaldson for more than ten years. During his 35-year career at Donaldson, Cook held various roles of increasing responsibility, including Senior Vice President, International; Chief Financial Officer; and Senior Vice President, Commercial and Industrial. Cook also brings to the Board strong public company board experience. Cook's appointment is the culmination of a robust and extensive search process conducted by the Board to replace Andreas Kramvis following his decision not to stand for reelection at the 2019 Annual General Meeting. The company also announced the departure of Lori Ryerkerk from the Board following her appointment as CEO of Celanese Corporation. With the appointment of Cook and resignation of Ryerkerk, Axalta's Board remains at eight directors, all with strong and diverse backgrounds and experience in areas important to Axalta's business, including executive leadership, finance, audit, management consulting and operations.