Axalta Coating Systems has more than 150 years of experience in the coatings industry. We innovate surface solutions in the Refinish, Mobility and Industrial space. As the leader in the refinish market we are supporting body shops around the world and reshaping the industry through innovation for a better way of doing business. Our Mobility solutions comprise Axalta's best-in-class basecoats and clearcoats for color and beautification along with primers, electrocoats and powder applications for surface protection. Our liquid, electrocoat and powder coating solutions serve an array of industrial segments including those manufacturing industrial and electrical system components, oil and gas pipelines, wood applications, agricultural, construction and earth moving equipment, rail cars, structural steel, and sports equipment. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 93

TOTAL RATINGS: 675

CEO: Chris Villavarayan

HR or Marketing? Claim Your Free Employer Account

Chris Villavarayan Axalta Coating Systems CEO Rating

Axalta Coating Systems' CEO, Chris Villavarayan, has 74 employee ratings and a score of 65/100, placing them in the Bottom 45% of similar size companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees and Top 50% of other companies in Wilmington, DE.

Last updated 11 days ago.

Where This Score Ranks Axalta Coating Systems' CEO Rating

BOTTOM
45%
In the Bottom 45% of 1808 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
TOP
50%
In the Top 50% of 70 Nearby Companies in Wilmington, DE
3rd
3rd place versus 5 competitors rated on Comparably

Jul

Sep

Oct

Mar

Apr

C65 / 100

Jan

Axalta Coating Systems CEO Chris Villavarayan Bio

Mr. Charles W. Shaver, also known as Charlie, has been the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board at Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. since February 01, 2013. Mr. Shaver has been an Operating Partner of Golden Gate Capital since 2011. He has been the Chief Executive Officer and President of Texas Petrochemicals Inc. since July 2004. He served as Chief Executive Officer and President of Texas Petrochemical Holdings, Inc. since July 2004. He has over 33 years of leadership roles in the global petrochemical, oil and gas industry. He served as the Chief Executive Officer and President of TPC Group LLC. He served as the Chief Executive Officer and President of TPC Group Inc. from July 2004 to March 22, 2011. He served as Vice President and General Manager for General Chemical, Inc., a division of Gentek, from 2001 to 2004. He served as Vice President and General Manager of Performance Products at Gentek, Inc. since November 2001. Mr. Shaver was responsible for the chemical businesses of GenTek Inc. From September 1996 to 1999, he served as Vice President of Operations and as the Chief Operating Officer of MMT, Inc. He served as a Vice President and as a General Manager of Performance Products at Arch Chemicals, Inc. from 1999 to November 2001. He served in a succession of global operational and business management positions in The Dow Chemical Company and Arch Chemical. He served as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Molten Metal Technology, Inc. from August 1996 to 1999. He joined Molten Metal Technology Inc. after a most recent assignment as leader at the Epoxy Products Business Unit at Dow Chemical. He serves as the Chairman of U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. He served in a number of management and engineering leadership roles across a wide variety of business and technologies within Dow Chemical from 1980 to 1996. He served as Non-Executive Chairman at Taminco Corporation and has been its Director since February 2012. He has been a Director of American Chemistry Council, Inc. since July 2004 and U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc., since July 2011. He serves as a Director of EP Minerals and Taminco, Inc. He serves on the Advisory Council to the Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M. He served as an Independent Director of ZeaChem, Inc. since October 28, 2011. He served as a Director of TPC Group, Inc. from July 2004 to March 22, 2011; Texas Petrochemical Holdings, Inc. since July 2004 and Texas Petrochemicals Inc. since July 2004. He served on American Coatings Association's Board of Director and the National Petrochemical and Refiners Association Board. He served as a Board Member of the American Polyurethane Institute (API) and the Chlorine Chemistry Council (CCC). Mr. Shaver holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University.

Who Ranks Axalta Coating Systems' CEO Rating the Highest?

Gender - Male 71/100

Ethnicity - Caucasian 67/100

Experience - Over 10 Years 58/100

Who Ranks Axalta Coating Systems' CEO Rating the Lowest?

Department - Sales 40/100

Axalta Coating Systems CEO Chris Villavarayan At a Glance

The CEO score provides an understanding of how employees feel about the CEO’s leadership style and effectiveness at Axalta Coating Systems.

Based on 74 ratings, Chris Villavarayan ranks right below BASF's CEO, Michael Heinz.

Axalta Coating Systems' CEO is highly regarded by Male employees, Caucasian employees, and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, the Sales department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Overall, the CEO score has remained stable over the last 90 days.