Axalta Collaborates with University of Oviedo in Asturias, Spain for International AACSB Accreditation
August 16 2017 - 9:41AM
Business Wire
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier
of liquid and powder coatings, has signed an agreement with the
University of Oviedo, based in Asturias, Spain, to establish an
Axalta Chair. The main objective of the agreement will be to help
the university achieve accreditation by the Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
AACSB accreditation is a coveted worldwide hallmark of business
education excellence and will help the University of Oviedo to make
its way into the top 10 business universities in Spain. To date,
the only other public Spanish universities to hold AACSB
accreditation are in Madrid and Barcelona.
“Axalta works with educational institutions around the world to
help them bring on the next generation of business professionals
and equip them with the practical and commercial skills needed for
the marketplace of tomorrow,” said Kolja Hosch, Head of Country
Human Resources for Axalta in Europe, the Middle East and Africa,
who was present at the official signing ceremony. “We are excited
to extend our collaboration with the University of Oviedo through
the Axalta Chair. By obtaining the AACSB accreditation, we hope to
enable the university to attract students with an international
profile, something that will enrich our close relationship and be
of great benefit to the region.”
Santiago García Granda, rector of the University, and Juan
Antonio Rodríguez Martín, Axalta’s Human Resources Manager for
Iberia and Italy, signed the agreement.
“We believe this agreement with Axalta on working towards AACSB
certification will provide our staff and researchers with the
necessary impetus to kick-start a focused push for accreditation.
We need to put in the work and effort required to achieve it and
are grateful for Axalta’s guidance and support in this endeavor,”
García Granda said.
This collaboration underscores Axalta’s commitment to supporting
educational institutions around the world. Some of the initiatives
include guiding the next generation of business leaders and
promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)
disciplines.
For more information on Axalta, please visit www.axalta.com.
About Axalta Coating Systems
Axalta is a leading global company focused solely on coatings
and providing customers with innovative, colorful, beautiful and
sustainable solutions. From light OEM vehicles, commercial vehicles
and refinish applications to electric motors, buildings and
pipelines, our coatings are designed to prevent corrosion, increase
productivity and enable the materials we coat to last longer. With
more than 150 years of experience in the coatings industry, the
13,600 people of Axalta continue to find ways to serve our more
than 100,000 customers in 130 countries better every day with the
finest coatings, application systems and technology. For more
information visit axalta.com and follow us @Axalta on Twitter and
on LinkedIn.
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