About

Leon J. Topalian was elected to the PPG board effective July 2025 and is Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nucor Corporation.

He has nearly 30 years of experience with Nucor, the largest and most diversified steel and steel products producer in North America, and a thorough understanding of manufacturing and operations that aids the Board in assessing PPG's operations and capital needs. As a consumer of coatings products selling into many of the same end-use markets as PPG, Nucor brings a valuable perspective, and Mr. Topalian has extensive experience growing businesses through joint ventures, strategic acquisitions and large-scale organic growth projects.

Roles

Ppg Industries Inc.
Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nucor Corporation; PPG Director · Current role
2025–present
Nucor Corporation
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer (since September 2022); President and Chief Executive Officer (Jan 2020-Sep 2022); President and Chief Operating Officer (Sep 2019-Dec 2019); Executive Vice President of Beam and Plate Products (Jun 2017-Aug 2019); Vice President (2013-May 2017)
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External Roles

Nucor Corporation
Director
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Director Compensation

FY 2025
Annual retainer
$95,748
Stock awards
$139,265
Total
$235,013

Also at Ppg Industries Inc.

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