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Harris Group of Companies appoints Ian Kenyon as CEO

Jul 22, 2009 News

The Harris Group of Companies, one of the Caribbean’s leading manufacturers of architectural finishes, construction and industrial products, has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Ian Kenyon, as the company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1, 2009.
“The Harris Board unanimously selected Mr. Kenyon based on his track record of leading complex organisations, as well as his strong executive and personal qualities,” said Robert Jones, Harris’ President.
“With Ian joining us, the public and end users of Harris products and services will see more innovative products, improved services, a new focus on the environment and Harris’ corporate citizenship across the region.”
Ralph Johnson, Harris Chairman noted that “Mr. Kenyon came to their attention as a result of his strong executive skills, technical ability in the paint industry, his proven ability to lead top performing teams and his track record in customer satisfaction and driving shareholder value.
He noted that Kenyon demonstrated these skills by achieving improved customer service, record sales and profits at ICI Puerto Rico and ICI Canada, which, like Harris, are complex organisations with multiple business segments.
In response, Kenyon noted that his goal is to combine his experience in the coatings industry with a passion for product innovations and value-added services, to empower Harris’ skilled teams to create even more opportunities for customers.
Most recently, Mr. Kenyon was President and General Manager for the Canadian and Export Division of Latham Splash International, Canada’s largest manufacturer and distributor of recreational water products. Most of Mr. Kenyon’s work experience was gained working in senior leadership positions at ICI Paints, now part of AkzoNobel, the world’s largest Paint and Industrial Coatings Company.
While at ICI Paints, he held a number of key positions in general management, operations, and sales and marketing including ICI Puerto Rico, ICI International Group, ICI Benelux, ICI Paints United Kingdom and ICI Canada.
Mr. Kenyon holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Psychology, has completed a number of professional development programmes related to the Painting and Coatings Industry and has also participated in the McKinsey International Project Group. He will be based in Barbados, working and providing leadership throughout the region where Harris and B-H Paints operate.

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