MacDermid Graphics Solutions, a subsidiary of Element Solutions, has announced the appointment of Brad Wills as senior vice president and general manager.

Based out of Atlanta, GA, USA, Wills is responsible for the global Graphics Solutions business and charged with leading this global organization to continued success. He joins MacDermid after a 26-year career at Schawk, SGK, and Matthews companies, where he served in numerous regional and global business and operational leadership roles.

During this time, Wills also spent 15 years living and working in Asia, building and integrating a diverse and high-performing organization. He has also spent a great deal of time in the UK, Europe, and Latin America markets, leading the development and operational activities and opportunities.

“Brad is a dynamic, hands-on leader with a proven track record of success,” says Scot Benson, president and chief operating officer of Element Solutions. “Brad is well known and respected in the graphics and flexo industries. His extensive experience and deep understanding of the global graphics marketplace will be vital in the continued growth of the company.”

“I am very excited to be joining such a dynamic and diverse company, as well as having the extreme privilege of leading the very talented global MacDermid team,” adds Wills.

Wills earned a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Communications from Illinois State University. Wills and his wife, Judy, will be relocating to Atlanta.