PPG Announces Executive Appointment

PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced Anne M. Foulkes, currently assistant
general counsel and secretary, has been named vice president, associate
general counsel and secretary, effective March 1.

Foulkes will continue in her role as corporate secretary, which she has
held since 2011, providing direction and support to senior management
and PPG’s board of directors on matters such as corporate governance and
securities law. In her role as associate general counsel, she will lead
legal support for many of PPG’s businesses in areas including
commercial, litigation, transaction and intellectual-property matters.
Foulkes is also executive sponsor of PPG’s Diversity and Inclusion
Leadership Council.

During her career at PPG, Foulkes has provided legal support in areas
such as commercial, competition and environmental law and litigation, in
addition to managing legal support for South America and acting as
secretary to the Global Ethics and Compliance Committee.

PPG: BRINGING INNOVATION TO THE SURFACE.™

PPG’s vision is to be the world’s leading coatings company by
consistently delivering high-quality, innovative and sustainable
solutions that customers trust to protect and beautify their products
and surroundings. Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and
color, PPG provides added value to customers in construction, consumer
products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets to
enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. Founded
in 1883, PPG has global headquarters in Pittsburgh and operates in more
than 70 countries around the world. Reported net sales in 2015 were
$15.3 billion. PPG shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange
(symbol: PPG). For more information, visit www.ppg.com
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Bringing innovation to the surface is a trademark and the PPG
Logo is a registered trademark of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.

Contacts

PPG Media:
Mark Silvey
Corporate Communications
+1-412-434-3046
silvey@ppg.com
or
PPG
Investors:
Scott Minder
Investor Relations
+1-412-434-3466
sminder@ppg.com