PPG Industries Inc. (NYSE: PPG) announced that its board of directors elected Jamie A. Beggs as senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 6. Beggs will replace Vincent J. Morales, who is retiring after a 41-year career with the company.

Beggs brings more than 25 years of financial leadership experience in public and private organizations focused on specialty materials. Since 2020, she has served as CFO of Avient Corporation, a materials solutions company. She also serves on the board of directors of International Paper.

Before joining Avient Corporation, Beggs worked as CFO of Hunt Consolidated Inc., a diversified holding company with businesses in oil and gas exploration, refining, liquefied natural gas, power and infrastructure. She spent 10 years at Celanese Corporation in various leadership positions, including corporate vice president and treasurer, and CFO of its Materials Solutions business.

Beggs began her career at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP after earning bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting from the University of Texas.

At PPG, Beggs will report to Timothy M. Knavish, chairman and chief executive officer, and will join the company's executive and operating committees. She will have executive leadership responsibilities for corporate development and information technology.

"We are excited to welcome Jamie to PPG as we drive and accelerate our growth strategy," Knavish said in the company's announcement. "She brings proven financial leadership from her prior CFO experiences, deep industry expertise and extensive business leadership."

PPG reported net sales of $15.9 billion in 2025 and operates in more than 50 countries, serving construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets.