Ashley Saltern, MBA

Inspirer
DISC Type : di

VP of Marketing, Canada at The Pittsburgh Paints Company

Concord, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Ashley Saltern is the Vice President of Marketing for Canada at The Pittsburgh Paints Company, leading strategy for iconic brands like Dulux® and SICO®. A graduate of Queens Universitys Smith School of Business, colleagues describe her as a forward-thinking and goal-oriented leader with a strong professional and take-charge approach.

She has a keen interest in leadership dynamics, championing thoughtful communication and constructive criticism to foster engaged and high-performing teams. Her posts also suggest a passion for home decor and cottage life, connecting her professional industry with personal interests in creating beautiful living spaces.

In a previous role, she managed a diverse product portfolio valued at over $1 billion.

Personality Overview

Achievment Oriented

Charming & Persuasive

Decisive

They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.  They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Topics They Care About

Portfolio Strategy
Leads portfolio strategy and innovation to drive EBITDA growth and has previously managed portfolios exceeding $1B in value.
Brand Management
Accountable for the strategy and execution for leading Canadian paint brands, including Dulux® and SICO®, to drive growth and market presence.
Team Engagement
Frequently posts about teambuilding, engagement, and high-performance teams, showing a focus on creating a strong and collaborative work culture.

Media Appearances

Ashley has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2025
VP of Marketing, Canada at The Pittsburgh Paints Company
4-2025 - 7-2025
Director of Product Management - Paint and Woodcare (USCA) at The Pittsburgh Paints Company
12-2024 - 3-2025
Director of Product Management - Paint Portfolio (USCA) at The Pittsburgh Paints Company
3-2024 - 12-2024
Director of Product Management - Paint Portfolio (USCA) at PPG
10-2022 - 3-2024
Director of Product Management - Woodcare Portfolio (USCA) at PPG

Education

Master's degree from Smith School of Business at Queen's University
Advanced Diploma (3 Year Program) from Fleming College

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Insights For Selling To Ashley

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ashley is

  • Belief in the value of the product, relationship and a sense of accomplishment matter the most.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ashley

  • They are not shy of saying no if they do not develop trust in your product.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ashley move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Ashley take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Ashley

Personality Compatibility


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