PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2015--
PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) today announced the appointment of David Bem
as vice president, science and technology, and chief technology
officer-elect (CTO-elect) effective Nov. 16. In the CTO role, Bem will
succeed Charles F. Kahle II, who has announced plans to retire effective
March 1, 2016.
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PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) has announced the appointment of David Bem as vice president, science and technology, and chief technology officer-elect (CTO-elect) effective Nov. 16. (Photo: Business Wire)
Bem joins PPG from Dow Chemical, where he was vice president, research
and development (R&D), consumer solutions and infrastructure solutions.
His earlier positions with Dow include global R&D director, core R&D
global R&D director, Dow Automotive Systems; and R&D director,
hydrocarbons energy, chemicals and alternative feedstock. Prior to
working at Dow, Bem held R&D leadership roles at Celanese Corp. and UOP
LLC (a Honeywell company formerly known as Universal Oil Products).
“David’s results-driven experience in leading global R&D organizations
and his strong track record of launching innovative products across
various technology platforms and business units will be invaluable
assets to PPG,” said Michael H. McGarry, PPG president and CEO.
Kahle, current CTO and vice president, coatings R&D, joined PPG in 1987
as a research chemist. He progressed through several research
assignments before being appointed associate director, R&D, for silica
products in 1998. He was named associate director, R&D, for original
equipment manufacturer (OEM) glass in 2002, and then promoted to
director of research for coatings and resins in 2004. In 2007, Kahle was
named vice president, coatings R&D, and in 2008 he assumed the
additional role of chief technology officer.
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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