PPG Names Robert Massy Chief Human Resources Officer

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PPG appoints Robert Massy as senior vice president and chief human resources officer, bringing extensive HR leadership experience from Westinghouse Electric Company. Massy will drive PPG's global HR organization, succeeding Kevin Walling. PPG aims to leverage Massy's expertise in leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and employee engagement to enhance its growth strategy and high-performance culture.

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• Robert Massy appointed as senior vice president and chief human resources officer at PPG.
• Massy brings over 20 years of HR leadership experience from Westinghouse Electric Company.
• PPG aims to benefit from Massy's expertise in leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and employee engagement.
• Massy's appointment aligns with PPG's growth strategy and commitment to a high-performance culture.

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PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced the appointment of Robert Massy as senior vice president and chief human resources officer (CHRO), effective March 18, 2024. Reporting to Tim Knavish, PPG chairman and chief executive officer, Massy will be responsible for leading the company’s global human resources organization. He will be located at PPG’s global headquarters in Pittsburgh and serve as a member of the company’s Operating Committee. Massy will succeed Kevin Walling, who will retire from PPG on April 1, 2024.

PPG appointed Robert Massy as senior vice president and chief human resources officer (CHRO), effective March 18, 2024. (Photo: Business Wire)

Over the past 20 years, Massy has held senior leadership roles in several industries and regions where he has enhanced stakeholder value and commercial performance through human resources (HR) excellence. Most recently, he has served as executive vice president, chief administrative officer and CHRO at Westinghouse Electric Company. Massy joined Westinghouse in 2015 as chief talent officer and then was named CHRO in 2017. In 2022, he was appointed chief administrative officer and CHRO, where he led a newly established organization integrating all global corporate functions and services related to HR, information technology, legal and contracts, ethics and compliance, real estate and facilities management, security, public affairs, and global shared services. During his nearly 10 years with Westinghouse, he was integral to the transformation and growth of the company, leading a modernized HR function and driving increased engagement across the company.

“Rob’s leadership and global business experience across multiple industries will be invaluable as PPG continues to execute its growth strategy and further develop its high-performance culture,” said Tim Knavish, PPG chairman and chief executive officer. “He brings to PPG proven expertise and experiences in such areas as leadership development and organizational effectiveness, change management, strategic capability building, and employee engagement. Rob also has demonstrated valued financial and commercial acumen and has a strong record of helping to create high-performing organizations that deliver exceptional results for employees, customers and other stakeholders.”

Prior to joining Westinghouse, Massy held roles of increasing responsibility at Weatherford International as regional head of talent in the Asia-Pacific region and then global head of talent and development in the U.S. Before his roles with Weatherford, Massy built his HR career through a number of positions in Singapore and London.

Raised in Ireland, Massy holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Behavior in Organizations/HR from Lancaster University, United Kingdom (UK), and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of East London, UK. In addition, he has completed the Executive Management Program at INSEAD, Paris.

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FAQ

Who is the new senior vice president and chief human resources officer at PPG?

Robert Massy has been appointed as the new senior vice president and chief human resources officer at PPG.

When will Robert Massy assume his new role at PPG?

Robert Massy will start his role as senior vice president and chief human resources officer at PPG on March 18, 2024.

What is Robert Massy's background in HR leadership?

Robert Massy has over 20 years of HR leadership experience, most recently at Westinghouse Electric Company.

What areas of expertise does Robert Massy bring to PPG?

Robert Massy brings expertise in leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and employee engagement to PPG.

Who is Robert Massy succeeding at PPG?

Robert Massy will succeed Kevin Walling as the senior vice president and chief human resources officer at PPG.