About
Catherine R. Smith has served on the PPG board since 2019 and is Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Starbucks Corporation.
She has significant expertise gained from years of leading the complex finance organizations of some of the largest companies in the United States. Her experience in financial reporting and disclosure, accounting, risk management and internal controls brings valuable expertise to the Board, along with extensive experience leading retail companies with a national and international footprint similar to PPG's.
Roles
Ppg Industries Inc.
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Starbucks Corporation; PPG Director · Current role
2019–present
Starbucks Corporation
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (since March 2025)
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Nordstrom, Inc.
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
2023-2025
Bright Health Group, Inc.
Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (Jan 2020-May 2023)
2020-2023
Target Corporation
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
2015-2019
Express Scripts Holding Company
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Feb 2014-Dec 2014)
2014-2015
Walmart International, GameStop Corp., Centex Corp.
Various lead financial officer positions
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External Roles
Boston Scientific Corporation
Director
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Baxter International Inc.
Director
2017-2026
Director Compensation
FY 2025Annual retainer
$135,000
Committee chairperson fees
$30,000
Stock awards
$185,074
Total
$350,074
Also at Ppg Industries Inc.
Colleague
Kathy L. Fortmann
Chief Executive Officer of Amyris, Inc.; PPG Director
Colleague
Melanie L. Healey
Former Group President, North America of The Procter & Gamble Company; PPG Director
Colleague
Gary R. Heminger
Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Marathon Petroleum Corporation; PPG Director
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