About
Guillermo Novo has served on the PPG board since 2021 and is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ashland Inc.
His over 35 years in the specialty chemicals and specialty materials industry brings extensive understanding of PPG's business, including the perspective of a strategic raw material supplier. He also has significant experience and knowledge in business strategy, mergers and acquisitions in the chemicals industry, global business operations, manufacturing and corporate governance.
Roles
Ppg Industries Inc.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ashland Inc.; PPG Director · Current role
2021–present
Ashland Inc.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (since December 31, 2019)
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Versum Materials, Inc.
President and Chief Executive Officer
2016-2019
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
Executive Vice President, Materials Technologies (2014-2016); Senior Vice President, Electronics, Performance Materials, Strategy and Technology (2012-2014)
2012-2016
Dow Chemical Company
Group Vice President, Dow Coating Materials
2009-2012
Rohm and Haas Company
Various leadership positions
1986-2009
External Roles
Ashland Inc.
Director
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Bemis Company, Inc.
Director
2018-2019
Versum Materials, Inc.
Director
2016-2019
Director Compensation
FY 2025Annual retainer
$135,000
Committee chairperson fees
$20,000
Stock awards
$185,074
Total
$340,074
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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