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XPEL Announces Appointment of Mark A. Thornton to Board of Directors
SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- XPEL, Inc. (Nasdaq: XPEL), a global provider of protective films and coatings, announces the appointment of Mark A. Thornton
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SAN ANTONIO --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- XPEL, Inc. (Nasdaq: XPEL), a global provider of protective films and coatings, announces the appointment of Mark A. Thornton to its Board of Directors. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260423061128/en/ Mark A. Thornton Mr. Thornton is a seasoned executive with more than 28 years of experience with the Procter & Gamble Company. For nearly half that time, he has worked internationally across three critical growth markets: China , Europe , and the United States . He currently serves as Vice President of Global Baby Care , Feminine Care, and Family Care Quality Assurance, where he works on brands such as Pampers®, Always®, and Bounty®. Mr. Thornton specializes in innovation, strategy, consumer research, and materials science. Earlier in his career, Mr. Thornton led the expansion of P&G’s largest brand, Pampers, across the Asia-Pacific region , where he helped build the China business from the ground up. He established local manufacturing capabilities, launched a new product portfolio, and drove competitive gains that returned the business to growth in one of the world’s most challenging consumer markets. Ryan Pape , President and Chief Executive Officer of XPEL stated, “We are pleased to welcome Mark to the XPEL Board of Directors. His wide-ranging knowledge of consumer product development, combined with his extensive experience in China , makes him a great addition.” Mark Thornton commented, “I’m excited to join the XPEL board and look forward to sharing my experiences as a leader and brand builder at a pivotal time for the Company. XPEL has created a premier line of products with strong brand recognition, and I welcome this opportunity to be a part of the team.” This appointment is effective immediately. About XPEL, Inc. XPEL is a leading provider of protective films and coatings, including automotive paint protection film, surface protection film, automotive and architectural window films, and ceramic coatings. With a global footprint, a network of trained installers and proprietary DAP software, XPEL is dedicated to exceeding customer expectations by providing high-quality products, leading customer service, expert technical support and world-class training. XPEL, Inc. is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the symbol “XPEL”. View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260423061128/en/ For more information, contact: XPEL Investor Relations: John Nesbett / Jennifer Belodeau IMS Investor Relations Phone: (203) 972-9200 Email: [email protected] Source: XPEL, Inc.