PPG names Justin Epler as VP of Industrial Coatings Americas

PPG (NYSE: PPG) has appointed Justin Epler as vice president of Industrial Coatings Americas, effective Aug. 1, 2026. Epler will report to Juliane Hefel, senior vice president of Industrial Coatings and Specialty Products.

Epler succeeds Hendekea Azene, who is leaving PPG to pursue an outside opportunity. Azene held leadership positions at the company for eight years.

Epler has worked at PPG for more than 15 years. He most recently served as general manager of the Industrial Coatings Europe, Middle East and Africa region, a role he held for three years. Before that, he served as director of coil and building products in Industrial Coatings Americas for nearly five years. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and International Business Management from Saint Vincent College.

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