Annette Clayton will aid Nordson to strengthen its position in the paints and coatings market.
The manufacturer of industrial coating systems Nordson Corporation has recently announced it has appointed Annette Clayton to its board of directors.
“Having spent my entire career within global manufacturing and technology companies, dating back to my early days on the plant floor at General Motors, I became familiar with Nordson’s differentiated products and its dedication to quality and innovation,” said Ms. Clayton. “It is exciting to learn more about the many end markets and customers that Nordson serves, particularly as the Ascend Strategy is taking root and will allow this great company to grow and scale.”
Annette Clayton currently serves as chairwoman for Schneider Electric North America and, during her intensive career, she held several management roles for multinational companies like General Motors Corporation. The new member of the Board holds a bachelor’s degree in general engineering from the Wright State University and has a master’s degree in engineering management from the University of Dayton.
“We are pleased to welcome Annette to the Company’s board of directors. Annette brings impressive operating credentials in the industrial and technology sectors. Her operational expertise and her first-hand experience transforming businesses in different market segments will bring a unique perspective as Nordson continues to implement its strategy to drive profitable growth,” has commented Michael Merriman, chair of Nordson’s board of directors.