Mapei, a global leader in the manufacturing of flooring installation systems and concrete restoration, has announced that the company has appointed Real Bourdage to the position of Strategic Marketing Director for Mapei Americas. His executive management presence will promote attainment of Mapei’s marketing and sales goals. “We have known Real for many years, and we highly value his market knowledge and his leadership skills,” said Luigi Di Geso, President and CEO of Mapei Americas.

Bourdage comes to Mapei with more than 30 years of experience in the flooring industry. He has held senior management positions with H.B. Fuller in Canada and TEC Specialty Products (a division of H.B. Fuller), Aqua Mix, Inc. and Custom Building Products in the U.S. Bourdage’s proven expertise in finance, business development, operations and marketing will help Mapei continue to deliver innovative new products to the industry, reports the company.