BarkerGilmore, a boutique recruiting firm specializing in legal and compliance executive search and leadership development, has recruited industrial industry executive Babatunde Awodiran as the new Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary of XPEL. The engagement was managed by Stephen Bell, Managing Director of BarkerGilmore.
“Partnering with and learning about Tunde’s impressive climb to becoming a General Counsel was a stimulating journey,” said Bell. “Tunde’s humility and devotion to bettering himself and those around him has led to numerous promotions and opportunities to partner with executive teams and the business. Tunde does not take these opportunities for granted and is focused on helping those around him achieve their goals.”
Previously, Awodiran served as the Group Counsel, Corporate & Securities, and Assistant Corporate Secretary of a premier global specialty chemicals company. He brings more than 25 years of legal experience to the role and is noted as a highly accomplished professional who prioritizes hands-on development and is an approachable and compassionate leader.
“What impressed me the most about Tunde is his ability and drive to learn new areas of law as well as leadership,” said Bell. “He was relentless in broadening his skill set, gaining the trust of executives, and seamlessly moving to new industries and areas of law. His diverse background will be invaluable to the growth-oriented mindset of XPEL.”
About XPEL
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 Design Access Program software, XPEL is dedicated to exceeding customer expectations by providing high-quality products, leading customer service, expert technical support, and world-class training.
Founded in 2006, BarkerGilmore is a boutique executive search, coaching, and advisory firm dedicated to building high-performing and diverse legal and compliance teams that drive business success.
Our distinguished team of professionals, including renowned General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officers, alongside expert executive search consultants, sets us apart. The combined national reach, established industry relationships, and proven CustomFitSM assessment process ensure we excel in executing the most demanding and high-profile searches. Our team’s broad industry experience empowers us to assist clients in recruiting and developing top-tier talent effectively.
We measure our success by our high client satisfaction rates, exceptional search completion rates, strong diversity track record, and impressive stick rates.
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