PPG has announced this week that it will be making executive leadership changes. Kevin Braun, PPG’s current senior vice president of the industrial coatings segment, will become senior vice president of operations starting Oct. 1. Braun will succeed Ram Vadlamannati, who announced his intention to retire from PPG after 25 years with the company.
Braun, who began his career with PPG in 1991, will continue to report to Tim Knavish, PPG chairman and CEO, and serve on PPG’s operating committee. In his new role, Braun will lead the operations organization that includes PPG’s supply chain, operational excellence, manufacturing operations, procurement and environment, health and safety functions. He will also maintain executive oversight accountability for packaging coatings and specialty coatings and materials. The automotive OEM and industrial coatings businesses, which remain part of the industrial coatings segment, will transition to report directly to Knavish.
“I want to congratulate Ram on a successful career with PPG and thank him for his many contributions,” Knavish says. “Ram has been a trusted leader, friend and advisor to me over the last 25 years and in particular as we’ve increased our focus on PPG’s global operations. I also want to recognize Kevin on his next leadership role as we remain focused on strengthening our global operations and the key functions that are a part of this team. This is a critical area of our growth strategy, and I am confident that Kevin and his team will deliver.”
