What Happened?
Pittsburgh, PA-based PPG Industries Retired Charles Kahle as Chief Technology Officer
About the Company
PPG Industries` vision is to be the world`s leading coatings company by consistently delivering high-quality, innovative and sustainable solutions that customers trust to protect and beautify their products and surroundings. Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG provides added value to customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. Founded in 1883, PPG has global headquarters in Pittsburgh and operates in more than 70 countries around the world. Reported net sales in 2014 were $15.4 billion. PPG shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: PPG).
About the Person
Charles F. Kahle, II has been the Chief Technology Officer of PPG Industries Inc. since December 2008 and has been its Vice President of Coatings Research and Development since October 1, 2007. Mr. Kahle served as Director, Coatings Research and Development at PPG Industries Inc. Mr. Kahle joined PPG in 1987 as a Research Associate in Coatings. He worked in the electrodeposition and central research groups and served as Group leader for automotive parts and accessories coatings development. He held key technical leadership roles in PPG`s chemicals and glass technology centers before assuming his position as Technology Leader for coatings in 2004. Mr. Kahle earned his doctorate in Organic Chemistry at the University of Illinois. .
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