PPG Appoints Vincent Robin as Vice President of Global Automotive Coatings

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced the appointment of Vincent Robin as Vice President, Global Automotive Coatings, effective November 1
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Robin, currently president of Asia Pacific and vice president of Automotive Coatings Asia, will continue to report to Rebecca Liebert, executive vice president of PPG, and will join the company's operating committee
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Vincent Robin

"Vincent's in-depth knowledge of the global automotive industry, extensive experience in high-growth markets, and proven leadership are invaluable to PPG's automotive coatings business.
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remains committed to developing innovative sustainable solutions , to drive the future development of the automotive mobility industry and help our automotive customers accelerate the introduction of electric vehicles
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" Liebert said, "Vincent, based on years of experience in the automotive industry, knows how to work closely with customers and meet their changing needs.
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Robin will be responsible for developing a growth-focused business strategy to lead the development of PPG's global automotive coatings business
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In addition, he will lead the global rollout and execution strategy of PPG's automotive mobility program, with a focus on preparing product development efforts for electric, autonomous, connected and shared vehicles
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Robin began his career at PPG in 1987 and has continued to expand his responsibilities in the automotive business
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In 2010, he relocated to Shanghai as Vice President of Automotive Coatings Asia Pacific and played a key role in business development and enhancement in the region
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In 2019, Robin assumed the role of President, Asia Pacific, further expanding his responsibilities to include overall management of all functions in the Asia Pacific region
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