PPG has announced two executive appointments, effective 1 July.
Diane Kappas, current VP, automotive OEM coatings, Americas, will become VP, global sustainability.
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Andrew Carroll, current VP, industrial coatings, Americas, will become VP, automotive OEM coatings, Americas and mobility. Kappas will report to Amy Ericson, SVP, packaging coatings, and Carroll will report to Rebecca Liebert, EVP.
Kappas was appointed PPG vice president, global sustainability, effective 1 July.
“In addition to continuing to strengthen the sustainability of our own operations, PPG remains steadfast in our commitment to develop innovative products and sustainable solutions that create value for our customers, shareholders and all of our stakeholders,” said PPG chairman and CEO, Michael McGarry.
“Nowhere is that more evident than our continued investment in future mobility technologies and enabling our automotive customers to accelerate the rollout of electric vehicles.
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By GlobalData“In this newly created global role focused on sustainability, Diane’s diverse experience at PPG and her ability to work collaboratively with customers to solve their problems will further drive this core business imperative. Andrew’s new leadership role is important in continuing to partner with our automotive OEM customers and meet their evolving needs.”
Kappas will collaborate with teams across PPG to drive the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts, including reducing the environmental impact of operations.
Kappas has more than 35 years of experience at PPG and has held a variety of business and operational leadership roles in manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, human resources and environment, health and safety (EHS).
Carroll will be responsible for leading the automotive OEM coatings business in the Americas region through the development of a growth-focused commercial strategy. He will also lead and manage the global rollout and execution strategy for PPG’s automotive mobility initiatives that focus on the development of a pipeline aimed at autonomous, connected, electric and shared vehicles.
Carroll started his PPG career in 1991 and during the last 30 years has held a range of leadership roles in technology, product management, mergers and acquisitions.
