PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 16, 2015--
PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) today announced two executive appointments
effective Nov. 1.
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PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) has announced the appointment of Dave Cole as vice president, architectural coatings, U.S. and Canada, effective Nov. 1. (Photo: Business Wire)
Dave Cole, currently PPG vice president, packaging coatings, will become
vice president, architectural coatings, U.S. and Canada. He will report
to PPG President and CEO Michael McGarry.
Ken West, currently PPG director of specialty products in the company’s
architectural coatings, U.S. and Canada business will become global vice
president, packaging coatings. West will report to PPG Executive Vice
President Viktor Sekmakas.
“These executives have demonstrated strong performance in delivering
growth in their respective businesses,” McGarry said. “We look forward
to their continued contributions as PPG continues to drive value for our
customers, employees and shareholders.”
Scott Sinetar, currently PPG vice president, architectural coatings,
U.S. and Canada, will retire from the company effective March 1, 2016.
Sinetar joined PPG in 1989 when it acquired OLYMPIC® paints and stains.
He held a series of sales and management positions before being named to
his current position in 2006. Sinetar played a significant role in the
company’s acquisitions of Porter Paints in 1998 and the North American
architectural coatings business of AkzoNobel in 2013. He also oversaw
development of PPG’s company-owned stores network and growth of the
company’s consumer paint brands in home-improvement centers and
retailers.
PPG: BRINGING INNOVATION TO THE SURFACE.™
PPG Industries' vision is to be the world’s leading coatings company by
consistently delivering high-quality, innovative and sustainable
solutions that customers trust to protect and beautify their products
and surroundings. Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and
color, PPG provides added value to customers in construction, consumer
products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets to
enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. Founded
in 1883, PPG has global headquarters in Pittsburgh and operates in more
than 70 countries around the world. Reported net sales in 2014 were
$15.4 billion. PPG shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange
(symbol: PPG). For more information, visit www.ppg.com
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