Mapei Americas Gets New Chief Executive

Deerfield Beach, FL, June 4, 2009--Luigi Di Geso has been promoted to president and CEO of Mapei Americas.

Di Geso has been with Mapei for almost 10 years, most recently as general manager for Mapei, Inc. in Canada.

Di Geso joined Mapei, Inc. in October 2000 as the regional sales manager for Eastern Canada.

“We feel that placing Mr. Di Geso at the head of the Mapei Americas business unit will strengthen its relationship with Mapei Group, a strategic move during the difficult economic times we are currently experiencing,” Mapei Group CEO Giorgio Squinzi said.