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.