STOCK TITAN

Chris Roberts joins PPG board of directors

Rhea-AI Impact
(Low)
Rhea-AI Sentiment
(Very Positive)
Tags
management
Rhea-AI Summary
PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced the election of Christopher N. Roberts III, executive vice president and general manager of Ecolab Inc., to its board of directors, effective Oct. 18, 2023. Roberts will serve on the Audit Committee and the Sustainability and Innovation Committee of PPG’s board. With extensive industry experience, Roberts brings valuable expertise to guide PPG's strategic direction and enhance customer affinity.
Positive
  • None.
Negative
  • None.

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that Christopher N. Roberts III, executive vice president and general manager, global food and beverage, Ecolab Inc., has been elected to its board of directors, effective Oct. 18, 2023. Roberts will serve on the Audit Committee and the Sustainability and Innovation Committee of PPG’s board.

PPG announced that Christopher N. Roberts III, executive vice president and general manager, global food and beverage, Ecolab Inc., has been elected to its board of directors, effective Oct. 18, 2023.

PPG announced that Christopher N. Roberts III, executive vice president and general manager, global food and beverage, Ecolab Inc., has been elected to its board of directors, effective Oct. 18, 2023.

Roberts has served in his current role with Ecolab, a global leader in water, hygiene and infection-prevention solutions and services since Nov. 2020. He joined Ecolab in Oct. 2020 as executive vice president, strategic initiatives. Prior to joining Ecolab, Roberts held leadership roles at Land O’Lakes, Inc., one of America's premier agribusiness and food companies, joining in Feb. 2017 as executive vice president and chief operating officer, Dairy Foods, becoming executive vice president and chief customer officer from Sept. 2019 to May 2020. He also held leadership roles at Cargill, Incorporated, a world-leading provider of food ingredients, agricultural and food service products, and financial and technological solutions. Roberts began his career in sales, marketing and general management positions with PepsiCo, Inc.’s Frito-Lay business from 1989 to 1999 and with The Coca-Cola Company from 1999 to 2006.

During 2020, Roberts was a strategy and growth advisor to MIC Capital Partners, a private equity firm owned by the Mubadala Investment Company. He was a director of The Meredith Corporation from February 2019 until December 2021 when it was acquired by Gray Television Inc. and IAC Inc. Since 2013, Roberts has been a member of the board of trustees of Young Life (a nonprofit serving adolescents around the world), and previously held board positions with the Women’s Foodservice Forum and The Cargill Foundation.

Roberts holds a bachelor of arts degree in economics from the University of Illinois and a master of science degree in management studies from the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management.

“PPG’s board of directors continually seeks to maintain an appropriate balance of directors with varying tenure, expertise and diversity,” said Hugh Grant, PPG lead independent director. “Chris is a proven leader who drives strategic growth, elevates and strengthens team capabilities, and enhances customer affinity. We are pleased that Chris will be joining the board, as his proven capabilities and industry experience will help to further strengthen PPG and guide its strategic direction.”

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD®

At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and specialty materials that our customers have trusted for 140 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries and reported net sales of $17.7 billion in 2022. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com.

The PPG Logo and We protect and beautify the world are registered trademarks of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.

CATEGORY Corporate

Media Contact:

Mark Silvey

Corporate Communications

+1-412-434-3046

silvey@ppg.com



Investor Contact:

John Bruno

Investor Relations

+1-412-434-3466

jbruno@ppg.com

investor.ppg.com

Source: PPG

FAQ

What is the latest announcement from PPG (NYSE:PPG)?

PPG announced the election of Christopher N. Roberts III, executive vice president and general manager of Ecolab Inc., to its board of directors, effective Oct. 18, 2023.

What committees will Christopher N. Roberts III serve on at PPG?

Roberts will serve on the Audit Committee and the Sustainability and Innovation Committee of PPG’s board.

What is Christopher N. Roberts III's background?

Roberts has extensive leadership experience in global food and beverage, water, hygiene, and infection-prevention solutions and services, as well as in agribusiness, food companies, and food service products.

Where can I find more information about PPG and its operations?

You can find more information about PPG and its operations at www.ppg.com.

How can I contact PPG for media or investor inquiries?

For media inquiries, contact Mark Silvey at +1-412-434-3046 or silvey@ppg.com. For investor inquiries, contact John Bruno at +1-412-434-3466 or jbruno@ppg.com.

PPG Industries, Inc.

NYSE:PPG

PPG Rankings

PPG Latest News

PPG Stock Data

28.07B
231.49M
0.2%
85.1%
1.41%
Specialty Chemicals
Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods
Link
United States of America
PITTSBURGH