# Steve Arndt to lead BASF Automotive Refinish Coatings unit from July 2026

Steve Arndt will take over as head of BASF's Automotive Refinish Coatings unit on 1 July 2026, replacing Chris Titmarsh. Arndt joins from Axalta Coating Systems.

- Type: Leadership
- Announced: 2026-06-03
- Where: Germany
- Status: announced
- Products: automotive refinish coatings
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [BASF](https://endata.com/companies/298.md)

## Sources

- [ad-hoc-news.de](https://www.ad-hoc-news.de/boerse/news/ueberblick/new-coatings-chief-and-5-8bn-carlyle-payday-frame-basf-s-next-move-as-hormus-fallout-helps/69485194), 2026-06-05: "Steve Arndt will take the reins of BASF’s Automotive Refinish Coatings unit on 1 July 2026, the company announced on 3 June."

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