PPG announced the appointment of Joe Gette to senior vice president, general counsel and secretary of the company, effective January 1, 2026. Gette currently serves as vice president, deputy general counsel and secretary. 

Gette joined PPG in 2005 as an assistant counsel and has served in regional operations as the lead transnational lawyer for the company. In 2018, Gette was appointed assistant general counsel, mergers and acquisitions and securities and named vice president, deputy general counsel and secretary in 2022.

Gette will succeed Anne M. Foulkes, current senior vice president and general counsel, following her retirement. Foulkes will transition to serve as senior vice president, legal and special projects.

“Joe has provided invaluable legal counsel to our businesses and for many of our acquisitions and divestitures throughout his two decades with PPG. His vast experience and proven leadership capabilities have helped PPG drive its transformation forward,” says Tim Knavish, PPG chairman and CEO. “Joe has a wealth of experience in many areas of law and has consistently provided valuable and practical counsel across the organization. In addition, as corporate secretary, Joe has been an important liaison and counsel for PPG’s Board of Directors. We congratulate Joe as he transitions into this important executive leadership role with the company and thank Anne for agreeing to remain a key part of the executive leadership team through the end of August 2026.”