PPG Industries’ Protective and Marine Coatings (PMC) business has appointed Michael T. Hartings General Manager, PMC, United States and Canada (USCA).

The Supervisory Board of LyondellBasell Industries has named James L. (Jim) Gallogly Chief Executive Officer.

Jay Deakins, President of enterprise software solution provider Deacom Inc., was named a finalist in the Executive of the Year – Computer Software category of the 2009 American Business Awards.

Bo Dankis, President and CEO, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Board of Perstorp Holding AB.

Lintech International has added Sean Crow to its sales group.

Arena Products has created a new position of Business Development Manager, Chemical Markets. Brent Todd will fill the position.

David Strizzi has been named President of Univar USA.

Ecology Coatings Inc. has appointed Kevin Stolz to the position of Chief Financial Officer.

Univar Chairman and CEO Gary Pruitt has retired as Chief Executive Officer.

Myers Engineering, Inc. has hired Rene Pallalever and Gustavo Suarez Lopez as sales representatives for the company's line of dispersing equipment.