RPM International elected David Dennsteadt as Executive Vice President. In this new role, Dennsteadt will oversee all corporate administrative functions, including finance, legal, risk management, human resources, manufacturing and operations.

Bringing a wealth of experience from his recent tenure as group president of RPM’s Performance Coatings Group (PCG), Dennsteadt has delivered consistent record-breaking sales and earnings while cultivating a global strategic vision.

Since joining Stonhard in 1995 as a technical service engineer, Dennsteadt has held a variety of leadership roles, including managing director of Stonhard Europe, vice president of PCG, and group president of PCG.

His experience spans operations, international business development, corporate development and acquisition strategy. Dennsteadt holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Rutgers University and an MBA from New York University’s Stern Executive MBA Program.

Gregory Michael succeeded Dennsteadt as group president of the newly expanded Performance Coatings Group. Previously, Michael demonstrated exemplary leadership as president of Stonhard, where he expanded sales, executed long-term strategic plans, achieved record profitability and increased efficiency.