PPG appoints Jonathan Edwards as director, investor relations

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PPG (NYSE:PPG) has promoted Jonathan Edwards to director, investor relations, replacing John Bruno. Edwards has a strong background in finance and strategic roles with PPG, having worked in various positions since joining the company in 2002. PPG reported net sales of $17.7 billion in 2022, operating in over 70 countries and serving customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets, and aftermarkets.

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that Jonathan Edwards, currently PPG assistant treasurer, has been promoted to director, investor relations, effective immediately. Edwards will report to Vince Morales, PPG senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). He replaces John Bruno, who was appointed PPG vice president, finance in July 2023.

PPG announced that Jonathan Edwards, currently PPG assistant treasurer, has been promoted to director, investor relations, effective immediately. (Photo: Business Wire)

Edwards joined PPG in 2002 as a financial analyst in the company’s corporate finance function. In 2004, he moved to La Defense, France as a regional financial analyst. Edwards relocated back to the U.S. in 2005 and progressed through a variety of roles with increasing finance and strategic responsibilities, including financial analyst automotive aftermarket, automotive refinish; reporting manager, performance coatings segment; business development manager, Transitions Optical (formerly a PPG joint venture); and global finance director, packaging coatings.

In 2013, Edwards became global finance director, protective and marine coatings. In 2016, Edwards relocated to Rolle, Switzerland to serve as PPG’s regional chief financial officer for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, before relocating back to the U.S. in 2020 as global finance director for PPG’s global architectural coatings businesses. Edwards has been assistant treasurer since 2022.

Prior to joining PPG, Edwards worked at Arthur Anderson, LLP. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Notre Dame and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Vanderbilt University. Edwards is a certified public accountant.

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Mark Silvey

Corporate Communications

silvey@ppg.com

Source: PPG

FAQ

Who has been promoted to director, investor relations at PPG?

Jonathan Edwards has been promoted to director, investor relations at PPG.

Who did Jonathan Edwards replace in his new role?

Jonathan Edwards replaced John Bruno in his new role as director, investor relations at PPG.

What is the ticker symbol for PPG?

The ticker symbol for PPG is PPG.

How much did PPG report in net sales in 2022?

PPG reported net sales of $17.7 billion in 2022.

In how many countries does PPG operate?

PPG operates and innovates in more than 70 countries.

What markets does PPG serve?

PPG serves customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets, and aftermarkets.