PPG appoints Pedro Serret Salvat as president and general counsel, EMEA

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PPG (NYSE: PPG) has appointed Pedro Serret Salvat as president and general counsel for PPG EMEA, effective immediately. He takes over from Ram Vadlamannati, who will lead a new operations organization while overseeing the EMEA region. Serret Salvat has been with PPG since 2011 and has extensive experience in legal affairs and leadership. His role will focus on maximizing growth through operational alignment across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Positive

• Fresh leadership perspective with Pedro Serret Salvat's appointment.
• Continued emphasis on maximizing profitable growth through alignment in EMEA.

Negative

• Leadership transition could raise concerns about continuity.
• Potential experience gaps following Ram Vadlamannati's transition to a new role.

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that Pedro Serret Salvat, general counsel, PPG EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), will become president and general counsel, PPG EMEA, effective immediately. Serret Salvat will continue to report to PPG senior vice president and general counsel, Anne Foulkes.

Pedro Serret Salvat, general counsel, PPG EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), was appointed president and general counsel, PPG EMEA. (Photo: Business Wire)

Serret Salvat succeeds Ram Vadlamannati, who will transition to lead a newly created PPG operations organization while maintaining executive oversight accountability of the EMEA region, as previously announced.

“Since joining PPG, Pedro has demonstrated skilled leadership and a deep understanding of PPG’s businesses across the region,” said Foulkes. “Pedro will drive a One PPG approach across our operations in EMEA to maximize profitable growth through alignment and synergies across the region.”

Serret Salvat joined PPG in 2011 as the regional head of legal affairs and was appointed as general counsel, EMEA in 2016. Prior to joining PPG, he worked as head of transactions for a Swiss-listed global company in Zurich and as legal director for a French-listed global company in Paris. Prior to his in-house practice, he also worked in private practice in Brussels in the fields of mergers and acquisitions, and antitrust law. Serret Salvat holds a degree in commercial law from the Universitat Pompeu Fabra and an LLM in European law from the University of Liege.

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FAQ

Who is the new president and general counsel of PPG EMEA?

Pedro Serret Salvat has been appointed as the new president and general counsel of PPG EMEA.

What role did Pedro Serret Salvat have before his new appointment at PPG?

Prior to his new role, Serret Salvat served as the general counsel for PPG EMEA.

Who did Pedro Serret Salvat succeed at PPG EMEA?

Pedro Serret Salvat succeeded Ram Vadlamannati, who is transitioning to lead a new operations organization.

What is the focus of Pedro Serret Salvat's leadership at PPG?

Serret Salvat will focus on driving a One PPG approach to maximize profitable growth in the EMEA region.

When did Pedro Serret Salvat's appointment as president take effect?

His appointment as president and general counsel of PPG EMEA took effect immediately.