Canlak Coatings Announces New Chief Executive Officer
North Brunswick, NJ–September 20, 2024 – Canlak Coatings Inc. (“Canlak” or the “Company”), a portfolio company of SK Capital Partners (“SK Capital”) and leading formulator and manufacturer of high-quality wood coating systems, announced today the appointment of Laura Posadas as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 7, succeeding Jim Coccagno.
Ms. Posadas, an accomplished executive with more than 20 years of experience in global leadership roles, brings a proven ability to drive innovation, operational excellence and strategic growth. Ms. Posadas joins Canlak from the Matrix Adhesives Group, where she served as Chief Commercial Officer supporting the integration and directing the growth strategies of five private equity-backed specialty chemical companies. Prior to that, Ms. Posadas held senior leadership roles within the specialty chemicals industry, including President of Castrol Americas for BP and Global Business Development Director for Henkel. Throughout her career, Ms. Posadas has been recognized for her ability to transform business units, expand market share and cultivate high-performing teams.
“I am honored to join Canlak Coatings and excited about the opportunity to lead this talented team,” said Ms. Posadas. “Canlak has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation and customer focus and I am eager to build upon this legacy, advancing the Company’s growth and delivering exceptional value to our customers and partners.”
Randy Dearth, Canlak Coatings Board member and Senior Director at SK Capital, expressed confidence in Ms. Posadas’ leadership, stating “We are thrilled to welcome Laura as the new CEO of Canlak Coatings. Her deep industry knowledge, combined with her strong track record of driving results, makes her an exceptional choice to lead Canlak into its next phase of growth. We believe her leadership will bring a fresh perspective and sharpen the Company’s strategic direction. We are grateful to Jim for his contributions during his time at Canlak and wish him the best in his future endeavors.”
In her new role, Ms. Posadas will focus on accelerating Canlak Coatings’ growth initiatives, improving operational efficiency and further strengthening the Company’s position in the global market.
About Canlak Coatings
Canlak Coatings is a formulator and manufacturer of high-quality wood coating systems for commercial and residential flooring, sports flooring, cabinet, furniture, and wood focused architectural applications. The company offers an expansive portfolio of coating technologies, including UV-cured, waterborne, high-performance polyurethanes and traditional lacquers and varnishes. Canlak provides custom and standardized formulations for OEM and Refinish applicators, developed through a robust R&D and technical application department. Headquartered in North Brunswick, New Jersey, Canlak operates from four production facilities across the United States and Canada. For more information, please visit www.canlakcoatings.com.
About SK Capital
SK Capital is a private investment firm with a disciplined focus on the specialty materials, ingredients, and life sciences sectors. The Firm seeks to build resilient, sustainable, and growing businesses that create substantial long-term value. SK Capital aims to utilize its industry, operating, and investment experience to identify opportunities to transform businesses into higher performing organizations with improved strategic positioning, growth, and profitability, as well as lower operating risk. SK Capital’s portfolio of businesses generates revenues of approximately $12 billion annually, employs more than 25,000 people globally, and operates more than 200 plants in over 30 countries. The Firm currently has approximately $9 billion in assets under management. For more information, please visit www.skcapitalpartners.com.