XPEL and its affiliated companies are committed to maintaining the accuracy, confidentiality, and security of your personal information. This Privacy Notice describes (1) the types of personal information we collect, (2) how we collect, use, disclose, transfer, and store the information, and (3) your rights as it relates to your personal information.
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Notice please email privacy@xpel.com or call (833) 258-2058.
XPEL collects and processes your personal information to meet our legal, statutory, and contractual obligations. This information enables us to recruit, employ, pay, provide benefits, and train you in the course of your employment with XPEL. XPEL will never collect any unnecessary personal data from you and does not process your information in any way other than as specified in this notice.
XPEL only collects and processes your personal information if we have a legal basis for doing so. In addition, XPEL complies with its obligations under applicable data privacy/protection laws by (1) keeping personal data up to date, (2) storing it securely, (3) not collecting or retaining excessive amounts of data, (4) protecting personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorized access and disclosure, and (5) ensuring that appropriate technical measures are in place to protect personal data.
The personal information collected by XPEL is used as follows:
In addition, XPEL may share your information with third-parties that we engage to process your personal data on our behalf. This may include:
XPEL may also disclose your personal data to related or affiliated companies where it is necessary for internal reporting, for purposes of the employment relationship and corporate management reasons. XPEL may also disclose your personal data with other business entities in connection with the relocation, assignment, merger, sale, or other transfer of all or a portion of our business or assets to such a business entity. XPEL will use reasonable efforts to ensure that any successor business entity will honor the terms of this Privacy Notice. Where required by law or to protect our legal rights, XPEL may disclose your personal data to government agencies, regulators, and law enforcement agencies.
In all instances, when the processing of personal information is carried out by a third-party data processor on our behalf, XPEL takes steps to ensure that appropriate security measures are in place to prevent unauthorized access to or use of your data.
XPEL retains your personal data no longer than is reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected and processed and in accordance with XPEL’s data retention policy, except as required by applicable law or to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
In accordance with applicable data privacy/protection laws, XPEL has implemented appropriate physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, destruction, or modification.
These measures are regularly reviewed, evaluated, and updated to proactively identify new or emerging security threats.
Where data processing is carried out on XPEL’s behalf by a third-party, XPEL takes steps to ensure that appropriate security measures are in place to prevent unauthorized disclosure of personal information.
| – First and last name | – Curriculum vitae |
| – Address | – Qualifications |
| – Personal email address | – Performance management reviews |
| – Personal phone numbers | – Nationality |
| – Gender | – Birth country / location |
| – Marital status/ civil partnership status | – Date of birth / age |
| – Race | – Vacation requests |
| – Participation in the retirement plan | – Immigration status |
| – Driver’s license number | – Dependents |
| – Emergency contact | – Union membership |
| – Social security number or equivalent | – Employee ID |
| – Photo and video (for identification purposes) | – Termination date |
| – Bank details | – Hire date |
| – Business unit / Department / Job function | – Salary and compensation information |
| – Employment status, location, cost center | – Standard hours worked |
| – Disciplinary information | – Absence details |
| – Corporate credit card information | – Training data |
| – Professional accomplishments | – Assigned computers/technology |
Employees in the European Union are afforded specific rights under the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”). These rights are discussed in Appendix A to this Privacy Notice. Additional information for employees in the European Union is described in Appendix B to this Privacy Notice.
XPEL may change this Privacy Notice from time to time. The current version will always be available from XPEL in hard copy and on XPEL’s intranet. Changes and additions to this Privacy Notice are effective from the date they are posted to XPEL’s intranet.
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Notice, your rights, or XPEL’s use of your personal data, please email privacy@xpel.com or call (833) 258-2058.
Effective Date: 08/06/2020
Last Updated: 08/19/2020
Employees in the European Union, unless otherwise provided in the GDPR, have the following rights related to your personal data:
Please note that the above rights are not absolute, and XPEL may be entitled by law to refuse or limit the requests.
You can exercise any of your rights as described in this Privacy Notice and under applicable data protection laws by contacting XPEL as provided in the Contact Information section.
Where XPEL has reasonable doubts concerning the identity of the person making the request, we may request additional information necessary to confirm your identity.
In connection with your employment, XPEL may transfer your personal information outside of the EEA to our related or affiliated entities and our third-party service providers located outside the EEA. This includes the USA.
Where personal information is transferred to and stored in a country not determined by the European Commission as providing adequate levels of protection for personal information, XPEL takes the necessary steps to provide appropriate safeguards to protect your personal information.
If you want further information on the specific mechanism used by XPEL when transferring your personal information out of the EEA, please contact us using the contact information in the Contact Information section.
In connection with your employment, XPEL may transfer your personal information outside of the EEA to our related or affiliated entities and our third-party service providers located outside the EEA. This includes the USA.
Where personal information is transferred to and stored in a country not determined by the European Commission as providing adequate levels of protection for personal information, XPEL takes the necessary steps to provide appropriate safeguards to protect your personal information.
If you want further information on the specific mechanism used by XPEL when transferring your personal information out of the EEA, please contact us using the contact information in the Contact Information section.
XPEL only processes your personal information as described in this Privacy Notice and in accordance with applicable data privacy/protection laws. If, however, you wish to raise a complaint regarding the processing of your personal data or are unsatisfied with how we have handled your information please contact us as provided in the Contact Information section.
Employees in the European Union also have the right to complain to your local Data Protection Authority. A full list of National Data Authorities can be found here: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en.
Senior VP & Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Wood has served as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer since June 2016. Mr. Wood is responsible for the Company’s Finance/Accounting, Risk Management, Treasury Management, Investor Relations and Corporate Development functions. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Wood served as Vice President – Dispensing Operations for Optum Rx (previously Catamaran Home Delivery), Chief Financial Officer of PTRX, Inc., a pharmacy benefits and prescription home delivery company and served in various executive finance roles with AT&T (formerly SBC Communication, Inc.). Prior to this, Mr. Wood served as an Audit Manager for Ernst & Young.
Mr. Wood holds an MBA from University of Texas – Dallas and a Bachelor of Science – Accountancy degree from Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville. Mr. Wood also holds Certified Public Accountant and Chartered Global Management Accountant designations.
VP, Asia Pacific
Mr. West joined XPEL in 2021 and currently serves as the VP of Asia Pacific where he oversees all of XPEL’s business affairs in the region.
Prior to his current role, Mr. West was the Director of Automotive Films, followed by Sr. Director of Install Operations. He has been involved with the automotive aftermarket industry for 20 years and owned a successful shop in Anchorage, Alaska. He also founded Tracwrap, which was sold to XPEL in 2013.
He has traveled the world installing, training, and consulting businesses in the automotive films industry. Mr. West holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
VP, People Services
Ms. Steiner recently joined the Company, serving as VP of People Services.
Ms. Steiner is responsible for shaping the Company’s people strategies and growing the global capabilities of the Company while aligning it with the overall strategic direction of the organization.
Ms. Steiner brings over 20 years of multi-industry, global HR experience. In her most recent role, she was responsible for leading HR for E. & J. Gallo’s US Sales Organization. Prior to that, she was VP of HR, Americas at Otis Elevators and spent 21 years at General Electric in HR and engineering leadership roles.
Ms. Steiner holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering as well as an MBA from The Pennsylvania State University.
VP, Revenue
Mr. Rimas recently joined the Company, serving as VP of Revenue. He leads the global sales team, partnership and commercial strategy.
Mr. Rimas was the President of Repairify, which empowers the vehicle-side repair professional with software, intelligence, and access to the proprietary Repair OnDemand marketplace. Mr. Rimas also has a wide range of experience in many segments of the automotive industry, including retail, financial services, aftermarket, and fleet services.
Mr. Rimas was the co-founder and Managing Partner of FM Capital, where he led and managed many disruptive automotive investments including Autoniq, Frontier Car Group, Vroom, Autopay, and Revolution Parts. Before FM Capital, Mr. Rimas was the Director of Operations of the Red McCombs Automotive Group where he also helped lead successful investments in both HomeNet Automotive (acquired by Cox Automotive) and ClickMotive (acquired by DealerTrack).
Mr. Rimas is the current Chairman of NitroFill and a former board member of ProCare Collision (acquired by Classic Collision). Mr. Rimas is also Managing Partner of AuctionXM, and an advisor to WarrCloud, Zohr, and NuBrakes. Recently, he joined the board of Work Truck Solutions, Vincue, and exited his vehicle reconditioning business (Streamline Recon) in a merger with SolutionWorks.
Mr. Rimas holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Ball State University.
VP, Corporate Development
Mr. Mayall has worked for/with XPEL since 2000 and currently serves as XPEL’s VP of Corporate Development. He joined XPEL full time in 2016 when his businesses, PRO-TECT FILM and PROFORM, were acquired by XPEL.
Mr. Mayall has been involved in the film, adhesive and automotive aftermarket since 1993 where he started as an installer of window films and paint protection films. In 2004 he founded a film distribution and installation company, PRO-TECT FILM, where they grew to be the largest installer of automotive paint protection film and residential safety/security film in Las Vegas at the time it was acquired. During that time he was also co-owner of PROFORM, a design and software business that operated out of Las Vegas until the time it was acquired.
VP, Product
Mr. Joshi currently serves as XPEL’s VP of Product and has worked at XPEL since 2018. Mr. Joshi oversees Product Management, Manufacturing, Research & Development, Purchasing and Planning functions for the company.
Prior to joining XPEL, Mr. Joshi served as the Deputy General Manager at Garware Hi-Tech Films and oversaw the North American business for the company.
Mr. Joshi holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering from the College of Engineering, Pune (COEP) and a Master of Science (M.S.) in Management Science & Engineering from Stanford University.
VP, Services
Mr. Gotro joined XPEL in 2022 and currently serves as the VP of Services. In this role he is responsible for overseeing Dealership, Retail, OEM, Design and Training Operations.
Prior to joining XPEL, Mr. Gotro spent 17 years at entrotech in a variety of positions, including Director of OEM Integration and Director of Paint Protection Film. He also worked in consulting.
Mr. Gotro holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical and biomolecular engineering from The Ohio State University.
VP, Controller
Ms. Coffee joined XPEL in January 2008 and currently serves as the Company’s Controller. She is responsible for all Accounting, Treasury Management and Payroll functions for the company. Prior to joining XPEL, Ms. Coffee served as an Accounting Manager for Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Ms. Coffee holds and M.Ed. from the University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of North Texas. Ms. Coffee is also a Certified Public Accountant.
Senior VP, General Counsel
Mr. Awodiran recently joined the Company, serving as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
Mr. Awodiran is responsible for all legal and compliance matters affecting the Company, including managing the legal function, providing effective advice on Company strategies and their implementations, corporate governance and securities law compliance, Board and Board committee matters, commercial and corporate transactions, ethics, and compliance.
Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Awodiran served as Group Counsel, Securities and Corporate Law and Assistant Corporate Secretary for Ashland Inc., a global additives and specialty ingredients company. Before this, Mr. Awodiran served in various legal roles at Caterpillar Inc. during his 14 years, most recently as Senior Corporate Counsel, supporting the Industrial Power System Division’s global sales and marketing operations.
Mr. Awodiran holds an LL.M. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an LL.B. from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Mr. Awodiran obtained his US bar license from New York State.
VP, Operations
Mr. Alvarez joined XPEL in December 2017 and currently serves as the VP of Operations. In this role he is responsible for overseeing all manufacturing, quality, distribution, logistics, purchasing, and customer service functions within XPEL.
Prior to joining XPEL, Mr. Alvarez served in a variety of operational leadership roles within AT&T and KCI/ Acelity.
Mr. Alvarez holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from St. Mary’s University, and an MBA from Texas A&M University – San Antonio.
Chairman, President & CEO
Mr. Pape serves as XPEL’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer and previously served in a variety of positions within the XPEL until his appointment as Chief Executive Officer in 2009.
Prior to joining XPEL in 2004, Mr. Pape was in technology consulting.
Mr. Pape has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Texas at Austin.
Mr. Pape has served on XPEL’s Board of Directors since 2010 and currently serves as the Chairman of the Board.
Director
Mr. North serves as CEO of Lazydays RV Holdings, Inc., a $1.3 billion leader in the RV industry providing RV sales, service, and ownership experiences. He previously served as CFO of global auto reseller Copart, Avis Budget Group and Lithia Motors, one of America’s largest automotive retail groups. While at Lithia Motors, Mr. North helped successfully manage the company’s financial transformation as Lithia grew from $2.1 billion in revenue in 2010 to $12.0 billion in 2018.
Mr. North has a deep knowledge of the automotive industry with proven experience in global retail operations, finance, acquisitions and integrations.
He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce with an emphasis in Finance from Santa Clara University.
Director
Mr. Klonne built a successful career from entry level sales to President and CEO. He played a major part and led the growth of Findley Adhesives from a $20 Million, regional company to a $300 Million global company which led to the ultimate sale of the company to Bostik, S.A.
Mr. Klonne served as CEO of Bostik, Inc, a subsidiary of Bostik, S.A., of Paris France, for nearly 15 years helping grow Bostik, Inc.’s revenue to $1 Billion with over 1,000 employees at 20 sites across North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia.
Mr. Klonne has served on XPEL’s board since 2017 and currently chairs the Audit Committee.
Director
Mr. Crumly has been investing in start-up companies and other entrepreneurial ventures for more than 30 years. Mr. Crumly has been involved in ventures ranging from consumer products to telecommunications from start-up to the transition to the public marketplace.
Mr. Crumly also has years of experience investing in various real estate ventures, from raw land to developed properties and also has interests in the timepiece and estate jewelry market.
Mr. Crumly graduated from Trinity University in San Antonio with a Bachelor of Science.
Director
Ms. Bogart serves as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary and Corporate Responsibility of Winnebago Industries. Prior to joining Winnebago Industries, Bogart was Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Compliance Officer, Corporate Secretary at Polaris Industries where she joined in November 2009. Previously, Bogart was General Counsel of Liberty Diversified International; Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary at The Toro Company; and a Senior Attorney for Honeywell Inc.
Ms. Bogart is an accomplished business executive who is known for partnering with senior management to achieve long-term strategic transformational goals, working with public company Board of Directors, corporate governance, corporate social responsibility, risk management, strategy, and mergers and acquisitions.
Ms. Bogart has a Bachelor of Arts degree and Juris Doctorate with Distinction from the University of Iowa.