PPG makes executive moves
PPG has named Amy Ericson as senior vp of packaging coatings, effective July 16.
Ericson will also be responsible for the specialty coatings and materials business unit, and corporate strategy function. Reporting directly to PPG chairman and CEO, Michael McGarry, Ericson will become a member of the operating committee.
Ken West, current vp of packaging coatings, will become general manager, global business services, effective Aug. 1.
In this new leadership role, West will establish a Global Business Services network. In a statement, the Pittsburgh, Pa.-based paint and coatings manufacturer said the network includes a transformational change designed to improve efficiencies and effectiveness of functions and operations that can be shared across businesses.
Ericson joins PPG from SUEZ Chemical Monitoring and Solutions, where she served as president. SUEZ acquired GE's Water Business in 2017, where she served as president. Prior to the GE and SUEZ roles, she had a long career with Alstom, an energy and integrated transport systems company. Her most recent role at Alstom was president and CEO of U.S. operations.
Ericson will also be responsible for the specialty coatings and materials business unit, and corporate strategy function. Reporting directly to PPG chairman and CEO, Michael McGarry, Ericson will become a member of the operating committee.
Ken West, current vp of packaging coatings, will become general manager, global business services, effective Aug. 1.
In this new leadership role, West will establish a Global Business Services network. In a statement, the Pittsburgh, Pa.-based paint and coatings manufacturer said the network includes a transformational change designed to improve efficiencies and effectiveness of functions and operations that can be shared across businesses.
Ericson joins PPG from SUEZ Chemical Monitoring and Solutions, where she served as president. SUEZ acquired GE's Water Business in 2017, where she served as president. Prior to the GE and SUEZ roles, she had a long career with Alstom, an energy and integrated transport systems company. Her most recent role at Alstom was president and CEO of U.S. operations.