New financial leadership at PPG

Strengthening capital discipline and enterprise productivity, PPG expands finance leadership roles within its executive team.

PPG has appointed Alex Lopez as Vice President of Investor Relations and Operational Finance, effective October 1, 2026. Bringing two decades of tenure at PPG to the expanded position, Lopez will maintain oversight of global investor relations while assuming responsibility for enterprise-wide operational finance and capital governance. He will continue reporting to Jamie Beggs, PPG Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

For collision repair center operators, automotive refinish distributors, and industrial coating specialists, sound corporate financial governance at a tier-one supplier supports stable supply chains and ongoing product innovation.

Prior to his new appointment, Lopez served as Director of Investor Relations and previously held roles including Global Finance Director for Automotive OEM Coatings and Finance Director for Architectural Coatings in Latin America. Lopez holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and an MBA from Michigan State University.