PPG announces leadership changes

Core Insights - PPG announced the retirement of Adriana Macouzet, vice president of PPG Latin America and general manager of protective and marine coatings, effective April 30, 2026, after a 40-year career with the company [1][2] - Leadership changes will follow Macouzet's retirement, with Jennifer Solcz and Javier Sosa Mejía taking on expanded roles to support business growth in Latin America and the Americas [2][6] Leadership Changes - Jennifer Solcz will transition to vice president of protective and marine coatings for the Americas, encompassing both the USCA and Latin America, effective April 30, 2026 [6] - Javier Sosa Mejía will expand his role to president of PPG Latin America, effective January 1, 2026, while continuing as vice president of architectural coatings for Latin America and president of PPG Comex [6] Adriana Macouzet's Career - Macouzet joined PPG in 1984 as a paint formulator in Mexico and progressed through various roles, including automotive coatings and sales management, before becoming vice president and general manager of PMC in Latin America in 2016 [2][3] - She has been instrumental in the growth of PPG's PMC business and has served as a mentor to many employees during her tenure [1][2] Jennifer Solcz's Background - Solcz joined PPG in 2018 and has held various leadership roles, achieving record sales and profitability in her current position as vice president of PMC for USCA [3] - She has a background in biochemistry and business, holding a CPA license and an MBA [3] Javier Sosa Mejía's Background - Sosa joined PPG in 2014 after the acquisition of Comex and has held multiple positions, contributing to the strategic growth of PPG Comex [4] - He is currently responsible for architectural coatings in Mexico, Central America, and Brazil, utilizing various distribution channels [4] Company Overview - PPG operates in over 70 countries and reported net sales of $15.8 billion in 2024, serving customers in construction, consumer products, industrial, and transportation markets [7]