PPG Industries, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously elected PPG president, Tim Knavish, 58, as chair of the company?s Board of Directors, effective October 1, 2023. Knavish succeeds Michael McGarry, 65, who served as chairman from 2016 to 2022 and is retiring as executive chairman, also effective October 1, 2023. Knavish joined PPG in 1987 at PPG?s global headquarters in Pittsburgh and he has held roles of increasing responsibility during his 36 years with the Company.

Knavish has served in his current role as president and CEO since January 1, 2023 and previously served as chief operating officer beginning in March 2022. Prior to being named chief operating officer, Knavish was executive vice president beginning in October 2019.