PPG - Leadership updates

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the appointment of John Smith to vice president, architectural coatings, EMEA, effective July 1, 2026. He will report to Henrik Bergström, senior vice president, global architectural coatings. Smith will succeed Steve Pocock, who has announced his decision to retire effective June 30, 2026. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260605894947/en/PPG announced the appointment of John Smith to vice president, architectural coatings, EMEA, effective July 1, 2026. "With more than 25 years of international leadership experience, John brings a strong track record of driving profitable growth acros

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Jamie A. Beggs to serve as senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO), effective July 6. Beggs is replacing Vincent J. Morales as CFO, who announced earlier his planned retirement which will also be July 6, following a distinguished 41-year career with PPG. Beggs and Morales will work closely together in the coming months to ensure a successful transition. Beggs will report to Timothy M. Knavish, PPG chairman and chief executive officer, and will join PPG's executive and operating committees. She will also have executive leadership responsibilities for corporate development and information technology. This

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PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that Todd M. Schneider, president and chief executive officer of Cintas, has been elected to join PPG's board of directors, effective Jan. 14, 2026. Schneider will serve on the Nominating and Governance and Sustainability and Innovation committees of PPG's board. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251210784668/en/PPG announced that Todd Schneider, president and chief executive officer at Cintas, has been elected to join PPG's board of directors, effective Jan. 14, 2026. Schneider will serve on the Nominating and Governance and Sustainability and Innovation committees of PPG's board. Schn

Astro Shapes, a leading manufacturer of custom aluminum extrusions, and a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. ("Wynnchurch"), today announced the appointment of Carol Jackson as Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Jackson brings extensive executive experience and a proven track record of driving growth and operational excellence. She previously served as President, Chairman, and CEO of HarbisonWalker International (HWI), now part of Calderys. Prior to joining HWI in 2014, she was Vice President of the bar, wire, and strip business units at Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS). Earlier in her career, she spent over 12 years at PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG), where she held numerous lea

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the appointment of Joe Gette, 53, currently vice president, deputy general counsel and secretary, as senior vice president, general counsel and secretary, effective Jan. 1, 2026. He will also join the company's operating and executive committees, reporting to PPG chairman and CEO Tim Knavish. In this role, Gette will succeed Anne M. Foulkes, 62, current senior vice president and general counsel, who has announced her intent to retire. Effective Jan. 1, Foulkes will transition to serve as senior vice president, legal and special projects, to ensure a smooth transition of general counsel responsibilities and oversee certain projects for the company. She will con

Flowchem ("Flowchem" or the "Company") and SCF Partners ("SCF") are pleased to announce several personnel additions. Flowchem is a leading global player in the drag reducing agent ("DRA") market, providing custom-engineered specialty chemicals to help customers around the world optimize the performance of their infrastructure. These key appointments bolster the already-strong management team in place at the time of the Company's acquisition in 2024, positioning it for continued growth and industry leadership. Shivali Agarwal has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer ("COO"). Shivali brings decades of industry operating experience in roles across the globe, most recently serving as Gr

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced several business leadership appointments as it continues to focus on driving and delivering the company's growth strategy. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241113944237/en/Tom Maziarz, currently PPG vice president, automotive refinish, Americas, will become PPG vice president, traffic solutions, effective Dec. 1. (Photo: Business Wire) Tom Maziarz, currently PPG vice president, automotive refinish, Americas, will become PPG vice president, traffic solutions, effective Dec. 1. He will report to Amy Ericson, PPG senior vice president, protective and marine coatings. Maziarz will replace

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that Kevin Braun, currently senior vice president, industrial coatings segment, will become senior vice president, operations, effective October 1, 2024. Braun will succeed Ram Vadlamannati, who announced his intention to retire from PPG after 25 years with the company. Vadlamannati will leave the company at the end of the year. Braun will continue to report to Tim Knavish, PPG chairman and CEO, and serve on PPG's operating committee. In his new role, Braun will lead the operations organization that includes PPG's supply chain, operational excellence, manufacturing operations, procurement, and environment, health and safety functions. He will also maintain exe

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that Alejandro Lopez, currently global finance director for automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) coatings, has been named director, investor relations, effective June 1, 2024. Lopez will report to Vince Morales, PPG senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). He replaces Jonathan Edwards, who will transition to succeed Lopez as global finance director for automotive OEM coatings, also effective June 1, 2024. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240524225128/en/PPG named Alejandro Lopez director, investor relations, effective June 1, 2024. (Photo: Business Wire) Lo

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the appointment of Pascal Tisseyre as vice president, government affairs, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), effective immediately. Reporting to Pedro Serret Salvat, president and general counsel, PPG EMEA, Tisseyre will lead the company's regional government affairs activities, including oversight of public policy, political engagement and related compliance activities. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240422353758/en/PPG appointed Pascal Tisseyre as vice president, government affairs, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), effective immediately. (Photo: Business Wire) "This crit

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that Kathy L. Fortmann has been elected to join its board of directors, effective July 17, 2024. Fortmann most recently served from 2021 to 2023 as Chief Executive Officer of ACOMO N.V., a Dutch publicly-listed company focused on conventional and organic niche food products and ingredients for the food and beverage industry. She will serve on the PPG board's Audit Committee and the Sustainability and Innovation Committee. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240422514023/en/PPG announced that Kathy L. Fortmann has been elected to join its board of directors, effective July 17, 2024. (Phot

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the appointment of Robert Massy as senior vice president and chief human resources officer (CHRO), effective March 18, 2024. Reporting to Tim Knavish, PPG chairman and chief executive officer, Massy will be responsible for leading the company's global human resources organization. He will be located at PPG's global headquarters in Pittsburgh and serve as a member of the company's Operating Committee. Massy will succeed Kevin Walling, who will retire from PPG on April 1, 2024. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240327425906/en/PPG appointed Robert Massy as senior vice president and chief

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that Lyndee Brassieur, currently global director, industrial segment operations, specialty coatings and materials (SCM), has been named vice president, environment, health and safety (EHS), effective April 1, 2024. She will report to Ram Vadlamannati, senior vice president, operations. Brassieur succeeds Mark Cancilla, who retired from PPG, effective March 1, 2024. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240321210751/en/PPG announced that Lyndee Brassieur, currently global director, industrial segment operations, specialty coatings and materials (SCM), has been named vice president, environm

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that Stephen F. Angel, 68, has informed the board of directors of his decision to retire from the PPG board, effective at the conclusion of the Board's February 15, 2024 meeting. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240119454132/en/PPG announced that Stephen F. Angel has informed the board of directors of his decision to retire from the PPG board, effective at the conclusion of the Board's February 15, 2024 meeting. (Photo: Business Wire) "Throughout his more than 13 years serving on PPG's board of directors, including chairing the Human Capital Management and Compensation Committee and t

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that Jonathan Edwards, currently PPG assistant treasurer, has been promoted to director, investor relations, effective immediately. Edwards will report to Vince Morales, PPG senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). He replaces John Bruno, who was appointed PPG vice president, finance in July 2023. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240108936011/en/PPG announced that Jonathan Edwards, currently PPG assistant treasurer, has been promoted to director, investor relations, effective immediately. (Photo: Business Wire) Edwards joined PPG in 2002 as a financial analyst in the c

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that Peter Votruba-Drzal will become vice president-elect, global sustainability, effective immediately. Diane Kappas, current vice president, global sustainability has announced her intention to retire from PPG, effective July 1, 2024. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240108763264/en/PPG announced that Peter Votruba-Drzal will become vice president-elect, global sustainability, effective immediately. (Photo: Business Wire) Votruba-Drzal, who will report to Irene Tasi, PPG senior vice president and chief growth officer, will collaborate cross-functionally to drive the company's sustai

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the appointment of Sam Millikin as vice president, aerospace coatings, effective Jan. 1, 2024. In this role, Millikin will lead this global strategic business and succeed Daniel G. Korte, current senior vice president, PPG aerospace coatings, who has announced his intent to retire in the second quarter 2024. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231205535133/en/PPG announced the appointment of Sam Millikin as vice president, aerospace coatings, effective Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo: Business Wire) Millikin joined PPG in 1989 and has progressed through various roles of increasing responsibility du

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that Hugh Grant, 65, PPG independent lead director, has informed the board of directors of his decision to end his tenure as independent lead director, effective Oct. 1, and retire from the board at the end of the year. Grant joined the board in 2005 and has served on the Nominating and Governance Committee and the Human Capital Management and Compensation Committee, serving the last nine years as independent lead director. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230926396913/en/Hugh Grant, PPG independent lead director, has informed the PPG Board of Directors of his decision to end his tenu

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously elected PPG president and chief executive officer (CEO), Tim Knavish, 58, as chair of the company's Board of Directors and CEO, effective Oct. 1, 2023. Knavish succeeds Michael McGarry, 65, who served as chairman and CEO from 2016 to 2022 and is retiring as executive chairman, also effective Oct. 1, 2023. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230926178371/en/PPG's Board of Directors has unanimously elected PPG president and chief executive officer (CEO), Tim Knavish, as chair of the company's Board of Directors and CEO, effective Oct. 1, 2023. (P

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that John Bruno, current vice president, investor relations, has been appointed vice president, finance. Bruno will continue to report to Vince Morales, PPG senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). Bruno will also continue to serve as PPG's primary investor relations contact until his successor is named. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230731797605/en/PPG announced that John Bruno, current vice president, investor relations, has been appointed vice president, finance. (Photo: Business Wire) In his new role, Bruno will influence key organic growth and strategy initiati

GATX Corporation (NYSE:GATX) today announced the election of Shelley J. Bausch to its board of directors. Ms. Bausch will also serve as a member of the board's Audit and Governance Committees. With the appointment of Ms. Bausch, the GATX board will now consist of nine members, including eight independent directors. "We are pleased to welcome Shelley to GATX's board of directors," said Robert C. Lyons, president and chief executive officer of GATX. "Shelley has extensive experience and success leading international businesses across industries. Her insights will be crucial to GATX as we continue executing our global growth strategy." "Shelley is an excellent addition to our group of inde

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that Xiaobing Nie, vice president, industrial coatings, China and global consumer products, will become president, PPG Asia Pacific, effective Aug. 1 2023. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230724526144/en/PPG announced that Xiaobing Nie, vice president, industrial coatings, China and global consumer products, will become president, PPG Asia Pacific, effective Aug. 1 2023. (Photo: Business Wire) Nie will continue to maintain her current responsibilities within PPG's industrial coatings business in addition to her new role, and she will remain based in Shanghai. She will report directly

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the appointment of Alisha Bellezza as vice president, global Automotive Coatings, effective July 17, 2023. Bellezza, who will report to Kevin Braun, PPG senior vice president, Industrial Coatings segment, succeeds Vincent Robin, who has announced his intent to retire, effective July 31, 2023. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230626400235/en/Alisha Bellezza was appointed as PPG vice president, global Automotive Coatings effective July 17, 2023. (Photo: Business Wire) Bellezza will support PPG's continued focus and innovation related to improving sustainability for automotive customers

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that Christine Camsuzou, currently interim chief procurement officer (CPO), has been appointed vice president, procurement and CPO, effective immediately. Reporting to Ram Vadlamannati, senior vice president, operations, Camsuzou will be responsible for leading PPG's global procurement team, processes and strategy. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230502005331/en/Christine Camsuzou has been appointed PPG vice president, procurement and CPO, effective immediately. (Photo: Business Wire) "Christine is a proven leader who has held many key regional and global assignments and has managed

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that Pedro Serret Salvat, general counsel, PPG EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), will become president and general counsel, PPG EMEA, effective immediately. Serret Salvat will continue to report to PPG senior vice president and general counsel, Anne Foulkes. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230106005443/en/Pedro Serret Salvat, general counsel, PPG EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), was appointed president and general counsel, PPG EMEA. (Photo: Business Wire) Serret Salvat succeeds Ram Vadlamannati, who will transition to lead a newly created PPG operations organization while m

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that Tim Knavish, chief operating officer, has been named president and chief executive officer (CEO), effective Jan. 1, 2023. Knavish will join the company's Board of Directors, effective October 20, 2022. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221019005827/en/Tim Knavish has been named PPG president and chief executive officer (CEO), effective Jan. 1, 2023. Knavish will join the company's Board of Directors, effective October 20, 2022. (Photo: Business Wire) Knavish, 57, who has served as PPG's chief operating officer since March, will succeed Chairman and CEO Michael McGarry, 64, in the r

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the appointment of Brad Budde as vice president and chief digital officer, effective Sept. 6. Reporting directly to Irene Tasi, chief growth officer, Budde will lead the company's digital strategy and execution to accelerate customer digital engagement with PPG. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220818005083/en/PPG appointed Brad Budde as vice president and chief digital officer, effective Sept. 6, 2022. (Photo: Business Wire) "Brad has a proven track record of developing results-driven digital solutions and customer experiences," said Irene Tasi, PPG chief growth officer. "As we look t

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that Joe Gette, currently assistant general counsel, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and securities, will become vice president, deputy general counsel and secretary, effective June 1. Gette will continue to report to Anne M. Foulkes, PPG senior vice president, general counsel and current secretary. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220601006067/en/PPG announced that Joe Gette will become vice president, deputy general counsel and secretary, effective June 1. (Photo: Business Wire) In this new role, Gette will assume corporate secretary responsibilities while continuing to provide overs

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today reconvened its adjourned annual meeting virtually where shareholders voted to amend the company's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws to replace the supermajority voting requirements. The PPG Board of Directors had recommended that shareholders vote "FOR" the proposal, enhancing PPG's corporate governance practices. "We are proud that our shareholders have voted to replace the supermajority voting requirements, which will further modernize PPG's governance as part of our continued ESG focus," said PPG chairman and CEO Michael McGarry. "Obtaining the affirmative vote of 80% of our outstanding shares for this proposal required a significant shareholder outreach effort t

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today held its annual meeting of shareholders virtually where Michael H. McGarry, PPG chairman and chief executive officer, reviewed the company's continued strategic progress and its performance in 2021. "Thanks to our employees and customers, PPG achieved all-time record sales of $16.8 billion in 2021, up 21% compared to the prior year. This was led by strong organic growth of 10% and several strategic acquisitions. In addition, we delivered record adjusted earnings per share, with year-over-year growth of more than 10%, despite unprecedented levels of inflation," said McGarry. "Last year presented several challenges, and I am very proud and appreciative of our 50,000 empl

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the appointment of Tim Knavish, executive vice president, as chief operating officer, effective March 1, 2022. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211215005243/en/PPG appointed Tim Knavish as chief operating officer, effective March 1, 2022. (Photo: Business Wire) Knavish will have executive oversight responsibility for all of PPG's strategic business units and operating regions and for the information technology (IT), environment, health and safety (EH&S), and procurement functions. He will remain based at PPG's global headquarters in Pittsburgh and will continue to report to Chairman an

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the appointment of Brian Williams, currently acting controller, as vice president and controller, effective immediately. Williams will have direct responsibility for PPG's controllership function, including financial accounting and reporting, along with accounting policy and control. Williams will report directly to Vince Morales, PPG senior vice president and chief financial officer. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211213005206/en/PPG appointed Brian Williams as vice president and controller, effective immediately. (Photo: Business Wire) Since joining PPG in 2005 in financial account

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the appointment of Irene Tasi as chief growth officer (CGO), effective December 6, 2021. In this newly created role – which reports to PPG Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael McGarry – Tasi will lead and accelerate PPG's growth agenda with responsibility for corporate strategy, long-range planning, marketing, brand and sales excellence, digital, market-driven innovation, and new growth initiatives. She will be based at PPG's global headquarters in Pittsburgh and serve as a member of the company's Operating Committee. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211123005780/en/PPG appoint

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the following appointments within its Automotive OEM (original equipment manufacturer) Coatings and Industrial Coatings businesses, effective December 1, 2021: This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211122006280/en/Thomas Li has been appointed PPG vice president, automotive coatings, Asia Pacific. (Photo: Business Wire) Thomas Li, currently PPG general manager, auto parts, Asia Pacific, will become vice president, automotive coatings, Asia Pacific. Reporting to Vincent Robin, PPG vice president, global automotive coatings and president, PPG Asia Pacific, Li will be responsible for leading th

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY) announced today the appointment of Vincent J. Morales, current Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of PPG (NYSE:PPG), to the company's Board of Directors, effective November 1, 2021. The addition of Mr. Morales raises the number of Board members to 11. Mr. Morales joined PPG in 1985, ultimately serving as its Chief Financial Officer since March 2017. During his time at PPG, Mr. Morales progressed through a variety of accounting and finance roles, encompassing controllership, investor relations, treasury and company-wide business finance. In his current role, Mr. Morales is part of PPG's five-person Executive Committee that is resp

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the appointment of Vincent Robin to vice president, global automotive coatings, effective November 1. Robin, who currently serves as president, Asia Pacific region and vice president, automotive coatings, Asia, will continue to report to Rebecca Liebert, PPG executive vice president, and will join the company's operating committee. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211011005349/en/PPG) appointed Vincent Robin as vice president, global automotive coatings, effective November 1. Robin will continue to report to Rebecca Liebert, PPG executive vice president, and will join the company's ope

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the appointment of Meri Vainikka as vice president, architectural coatings (AC), Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), north and east, effective immediately. She will report to Tim Knavish, PPG executive vice president. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210908006096/en/PPG) today announced the appointment of Meri Vainikka as vice president, architectural coatings (AC), Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), north and east, effective immediately. (Photo: Business Wire)">PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the appointment of Meri Vainikka as vice president, architectural coatings (AC), Europe

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the appointment of Melissa Wills as vice president, finance administration, effective August 1, 2021. Wills will continue to report to PPG senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO), Vince Morales. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210715005611/en/PPG announced the appointment of Melissa Wills as vice president, finance administration, effective August 1, 2021. (Photo: Business Wire) In this newly created role, Wills will continue with her current responsibilities as CFO, Americas, and will add responsibility and oversight of financial administration for PPG's Europe, Middl

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced Bill Schaupp, vice president and controller, has resigned, effective July 31, 2021, to accept a senior level finance position at a Fortune 75 company, which will be announced at a later date. Schaupp joined PPG as manager, financial reporting in 2008, and progressed through a variety of financial and corporate development positions before being appointed to his current role in 2018. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210709005042/en/Effective August 1, 2021, Brian Williams, currently global director, finance for PPG's automotive refinish business, will serve as acting controller of the c

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the appointment of LG Tackett as vice president, global operations, industrial segment, effective August 9. Reporting to Rebecca Liebert, executive vice president, Tackett will be responsible for leading the company's industrial segment global manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, asset management and continuous improvement activities. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210706005080/en/PPG announced the appointment of LG Tackett as vice president, global operations, industrial segment, effective August 9, 2021. (Photo: Business Wire) Tackett joins PPG from DuPont where he was vice pr

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that Markus Melkko has been named interim chief executive officer (CEO) of Tikkurila Oyj, effective immediately, in addition to his current responsibilities as its chief financial officer (CFO). This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210614005303/en/PPG announced that Markus Melkko has been named interim chief executive officer (CEO) of Tikkurila Oyj, effective immediately, in addition to his current responsibilities as its chief financial officer (CFO). (Photo: Business Wire) Following the closing of PPG's acquisition of Tikkurila on June 10, 2021, Elisa Markula notified the Tikkurila board

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced two executive appointments, effective July 1. Diane Kappas, current vice president, automotive OEM coatings, Americas, will become vice president, global sustainability. Andrew Carroll, current vice president, industrial coatings, Americas, will become vice president, automotive OEM coatings, Americas and mobility. Kappas will report to Amy Ericson, senior vice president, packaging coatings, and Carroll will report to Rebecca Liebert, executive vice president. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210524005562/en/Diane Kappas was appointed PPG vice president, global sustainability, effectiv

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that John Stephenson, current business controller, industrial coatings, has been promoted to director, acquisition integration. In this new global role, Stephenson reports to Michael McGarry, PPG chairman and chief executive officer. Stephenson is responsible for the overall integration of PPG acquisitions. He will work to prioritize and achieve project goals, plans and key actions; assure integration plans meet PPG’s standards for operational excellence; and deliver strategic synergies. He will also serve as the integration leader for the recently announced Tikkurila acquisition, subject to close. Stephenson brings a pro

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the appointment of Tony Wu as vice president, automotive refinish, Asia, effective March 1. He will report to Chancey Hagerty, vice president, global automotive refinish, and will succeed Pauline Yuen, who has announced her intent to retire, effective March 19. Wu, current vice president, Greater China industrial coatings (IC) and global electronic materials, joined PPG in 2014 as general manager, IC, Greater China. In 2019, he expanded his responsibilities to include global leadership for the electronic materials segment. Prior to PPG, Wu was general manager, China, at Genus PIC. Wu has also held positions with BASF, Henk

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that John Bruno, current director, investor relations, has been promoted to vice president, investor relations and an officer of the company. Bruno will continue to report to Vince Morales, PPG senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). Bruno has held a variety of finance roles of increasing responsibility over his 25 years with PPG. After joining PPG’s internal audit function in 1995, he worked in various financial positions supporting the company’s former automotive replacement glass, and insurance and services businesses, and later in corporate development. Bruno relocated to Rolle, Switzerland, in 2007, f

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the appointment of Pascal Tisseyre as vice president, Architectural Coatings (AC), Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) South, effective March 1. Reporting to Tim Knavish, PPG executive vice president, Tisseyre will lead and continue to build upon the business’ growth strategy and product and service offering for PPG customers. Tisseyre joined PPG after the company acquired SigmaKalon in 2008. In his most recent role as general manager, AC EMEA South, Tisseyre has delivered results by innovating the region’s go-to-market strategy, implementing new digital technologies, strengthening people development, and furthering PPG’

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the appointment of Bhaskar Ramachandran as vice president and chief information officer (CIO). Ramachandran will succeed Chris Caruso, current vice president, IT, who has announced his intent to retire, effective March 1, 2021. Ramachandran joins PPG from Jabil Inc., an American worldwide manufacturing services company. As vice president, IT, and CIO of the company’s largest division, he led the creation of a transformative strategy to introduce a fully cloud-based connected eco-system to make production more efficient and cost-effective. Prior to joining Jabil in 2015, Ramachandran progressed through IT leadership role

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) and Tikkurila (NASDAQ OMX: TIK1V) today announced that they have amended the previously announced definitive agreement, under which PPG will acquire all issued and outstanding stock of Tikkurila in an all-cash transaction, to increase the cash offered for each share of Tikkurila stock. Pursuant to the revised offer, Tikkurila shareholders will receive €27.75 in cash for each share of Tikkurila stock they own, for a total transaction value of approximately €1.24 billion, including the assumption of debt and cash. The increased offer price was due to Tikkurila’s receipt of a proposal regarding a competing offer. Both companies expect the ten

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced the appointment of Tony Wu as vice president, Greater China industrial coatings and global electronic materials, effective January 1, 2021. In this role, Wu will report to Kevin Braun, PPG vice president, global industrial coatings. Wu joined PPG in 2014 as general manager, Greater China industrial coatings. In 2019, he expanded his accountabilities to include global leadership for the electronic materials segment. He joined PPG from Genus PIC where he held the position of general manager, China. Wu has more than 20 years of experience in the coatings and chemicals industry, having also held positions with BASF, Henkel an