PPG Appoints Brian Williams as Vice President and Controller

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PPG (NYSE: PPG) has appointed Brian Williams as vice president and controller, a role effective immediately. Williams, who was previously the acting controller, will oversee PPG’s controllership function, including financial accounting and reporting. He has been with PPG since 2005 and has a proven track record in various financial roles. Williams holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and is a certified public accountant.

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• Brian Williams brings over 15 years of experience at PPG, indicating continuity and familiarity with company operations.
• Williams' promotion could lead to enhanced financial oversight and reporting stability.

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• Concerns may arise regarding the immediate transition without a comprehensive external search for new candidates.

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the appointment of Brian Williams, currently acting controller, as vice president and controller, effective immediately. Williams will have direct responsibility for PPG’s controllership function, including financial accounting and reporting, along with accounting policy and control. Williams will report directly to Vince Morales, PPG senior vice president and chief financial officer.

PPG appointed Brian Williams as vice president and controller, effective immediately. (Photo: Business Wire)

Since joining PPG in 2005 in financial accounting, Williams has held positions of increasing responsibility, including director, financial reporting, coatings, from 2009 to 2011, and as director, finance transformation, from 2011 to 2012. He was appointed director, financial analysis, silica, in 2012 and director, finance, specialty chemicals and materials, in 2014. In 2016, Williams was named director, corporate planning and development before being promoted to global director of finance, automotive refinish in 2018. In August 2021, he was named PPG’s acting controller. Prior to joining PPG, Williams was an audit senior manager at Ernst & Young.

Williams is a certified public accountant and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Duquesne University.

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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

Who is the new vice president and controller of PPG?

Brian Williams was appointed as vice president and controller of PPG, effective immediately.

What are Brian Williams' responsibilities at PPG?

Brian Williams will be responsible for PPG’s controllership function, including financial accounting and reporting.

When was Brian Williams appointed vice president and controller of PPG?

Brian Williams was appointed to this position immediately, as announced in the recent press release.

What is Brian Williams' background prior to his current position at PPG?

Brian Williams has been with PPG since 2005, holding various financial roles, including acting controller.

What impact might Brian Williams' appointment have on PPG's financial reporting?

Williams' appointment may ensure continuity in financial oversight and enhance the stability of PPG’s financial reporting.