PPG Industries has appointed John R. Outcalt Vice President, Automotive Refinish. Outcalt will assume global responsibility for PPG’s automotive refinish business effective March 1.

PITTSBURGH - PPG Industries has appointed John R. Outcalt Vice President, Automotive Refinish. Outcalt will assume global responsibility for PPG’s automotive refinish business effective March 1. He is currently Vice President, Automotive Refinish, Americas. He will continue to be based at PPG’s automotive refinish business headquarters in Strongsville, OH, and to report directly to J. Rich Alexander, Senior Vice President, Performance Coatings.