PPG announced several business leadership appointments as it continues to focus on driving and delivering the company’s growth strategy.

Tom Maziarz, currently PPG vice president, automotive refinish, Americas, will become PPG vice president, traffic solutions, effective Dec. 1. He will report to Amy Ericson, PPG senior vice president, protective and marine coatings. Maziarz will replace Ed Baiden, who currently leads PPG’s traffic solutions business and has announced that he will pursue opportunities outside of PPG.

Rodolfo Ramirez, currently PPG vice president, packaging coatings, will become PPG vice president, automotive refinish, Americas, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Ramirez will report to Chancey Hagerty, PPG senior vice president, automotive refinish.

Denise Lu, currently PPG general manager, industrial coatings, Asia Pacific, will become PPG vice president, packaging coatings, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Lu will report to Alisha Bellezza, senior vice president, automotive coatings. The leadership for Lu’s current role will be communicated in a separate announcement.