PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 16, 2015--
PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) today announced that David B. Navikas, senior
vice president, strategic planning and corporate development, will
retire effective March 1.
“PPG has benefited greatly from David’s deep knowledge of our company’s
strategic priorities and financial framework,” said Charles E. Bunch,
PPG chairman and chief executive officer. “He has been a key leader in
driving the growth and transformation of our coatings business portfolio
through his functional leadership and as a member of our executive and
operating committees.”
Navikas joined PPG as controller in 1995 and was elected vice president
in 2000. In June 2011 he was appointed senior vice president, finance,
and chief financial officer, and he has held his current senior
leadership role since August 2013. Navikas came to PPG after a 22-year
career with accounting firm Deloitte & Touche LLP, where he was a
partner and professional practice director of the Pittsburgh office.
PPG: BRINGING INNOVATION TO THE SURFACE.(TM)
PPG Industries' vision is to continue to be the world’s leading coatings
and specialty materials company. Through leadership in innovation,
sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial,
transportation, consumer products, and construction 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 nearly 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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Bringing innovation to the surface is a trademark of PPG
Industries Ohio, Inc.
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