Advanced Polymer Coatings, the Ohio-based protective tank coatings manufacturer, has promoted Peter Stoyles to Global Marine Sales Manager, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening customer support and expanding its international presence.
Stoyles, who previously served as APC’s European Sales Manager, takes on the global role as part of a broader leadership evolution at APC.
In his new capacity, Stoyles will report to Captain Onur Yildirim, who has moved into the newly created position of Marine General Manager. Yildirim’s focus will be on strengthening APC’s global marine strategy and ensuring the company’s growth translates into even greater efficiency and support for customers worldwide, while Stoyles leads worldwide marine sales under his direction.
Stoyles brings a wealth of experience in sales leadership and technical product specialization, with a proven track record of driving growth through clear strategies and customer-focused execution.
Over more than a decade in the marine sector, he has successfully managed large regional sales operations, implemented strategies that delivered sustained growth, and built long-term partnerships with some of the most respected names in global shipping. His ability to connect technical performance with commercial outcomes has earned him recognition as a trusted partner to shipowners, operators, and managers across Northern Europe and beyond.
“Peter’s leadership and experience position him perfectly to guide our global marine sales efforts, but what matters most is his alignment with APC’s mission; to serve this industry and its customers with integrity, speed, and expertise,” said Matt Sokol, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “He understands not just the technical demands of cargo tank coatings, but also the commercial realities our customers face every day. His appointment ensures APC can move faster, serve smarter, and keep customer priorities at the center of our growth.”
As regulatory pressures and operational challenges mount for chemical tanker operators, APC is investing in its people as much as its technology. The company is expanding its leadership structure to deliver faster response times, closer technical engagement, and on-the-ground support across key regions including Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas.
“We are very hands-on with a level of support and professionalism that is our strength and the key differentiator,” said Stoyles. “We are building up a bigger team to support our customers as we grow, and as new products come online. Our customers will see the benefit of this expanded presence in the form of quicker problem-solving, more proactive inspections, and deeper technical partnership.”
Captain Yildirim added: “For APC to grow globally, we needed to evolve globally. I am excited to lead our marine strategy, but more importantly, this structure ensures that as we expand, our customer service scales with it. That is the true measure of success. Peter’s appointment is a key part of that evolution. His experience, industry knowledge, and ability to connect with customers worldwide will strengthen our global reach and ensure APC continues to deliver the value, responsiveness, and technical support our customers expect.”
With these appointments, APC is positioning itself not only for global growth, but for growth that delivers measurable efficiency and lasting value to customers worldwide.
