PPG names new overseas vice president
PPG, the paint and coatings manufacturing giant, has appointed Steve Pocock as vice president, architectural coatings, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) north and east, effective immediately.
The Pittsburgh, Pa.-based company siad that Pocock will report to Tim Knavish, PPG executive vice president.
Steve Pocock
In this expanded role, Pocock will lead PPG’s architectural coatings teams in the region, build the PPG brand assortment, drive team engagement and innovation, the company said.
Pocock joined Sigma Kalon in early 2000, which was later acquired by PPG, as a national accounts controller. He progressed through a number of commercial roles of increasing responsibility before his appointment as general manager, architectural coatings, UK and Ireland, in 2010. Pocock was then appointed general manager, architectural coatings, EMEA north and China.
“Under his leadership, Steve has been instrumental in growing the business and building a strong team throughout his time with PPG,” said Knavish. “Steve is well-positioned for success in this new role as we continue to strengthen and grow our business in this important region.”
The Pittsburgh, Pa.-based company siad that Pocock will report to Tim Knavish, PPG executive vice president.
Steve PocockIn this expanded role, Pocock will lead PPG’s architectural coatings teams in the region, build the PPG brand assortment, drive team engagement and innovation, the company said.
Pocock joined Sigma Kalon in early 2000, which was later acquired by PPG, as a national accounts controller. He progressed through a number of commercial roles of increasing responsibility before his appointment as general manager, architectural coatings, UK and Ireland, in 2010. Pocock was then appointed general manager, architectural coatings, EMEA north and China.
“Under his leadership, Steve has been instrumental in growing the business and building a strong team throughout his time with PPG,” said Knavish. “Steve is well-positioned for success in this new role as we continue to strengthen and grow our business in this important region.”