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Timothy M. Knavish

Chairman and CEO at PPG INDUSTRIES
Board
Since October 1, 2023
Age
59 years
Tenure
Joined PPG in 1987 and has since advanced through numerous leadership roles including Vice President, Senior Vice President across several segments, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, President and CEO, and currently serves as Chairman and CEO.

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About

Timothy M. Knavish is a seasoned executive who is 59 years old as of February 2025. He began his tenure at PPG in 1987, demonstrating a longstanding commitment and deep knowledge of the industry.

Throughout his career at PPG, he has consistently taken on increasing responsibilities, holding roles such as Vice President for Automotive and Protective & Marine Coatings, Senior Vice President in varied segments, Executive Vice President, and Chief Operating Officer. His career path culminated in his appointment as President and CEO in January 2023, followed by his current role as Chairman and CEO starting on October 1, 2023.

In his leadership roles, he has been pivotal in shaping strategic initiatives, driving acquisition strategies, and enhancing digital and sales capabilities across worldwide markets. His extensive experience in both operational and strategic leadership underscores a commitment to innovation and growth at PPG, and his contributions extend to serving as a director at Rockwell Automation, Inc..

$PPG Performance Under Timothy M. Knavish

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
PPG Industries President and Chief Executive Officer January 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023 N/A
PPG Industries Chief Operating Officer March 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022 N/A
PPG Industries Executive Vice President October 2019 - February 2022 N/A
PPG Industries Senior Vice President, Architectural Coatings and President, PPG Europe, Middle East and Africa January 2019 - September 2019 N/A
PPG Industries Senior Vice President, Industrial Coatings October 2017 - December 2018 N/A
PPG Industries Senior Vice President, Automotive Coatings March 2016 - September 2017 N/A
PPG Industries Vice President, Protective and Marine Coatings August 2012 - February 2016 N/A
PPG Industries Vice President, Automotive Coatings, Americas March 2010 - July 2012 N/A

External Roles

OrganizationRoleDate Range
Rockwell Automation, Inc. Director N/A

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2023
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary$1,200,000 AnnualFixed annual base salary
Executive Deferred Compensation Contributions$36,000 AnnualPart of deferred compensation plan
Registrant Company Contributions to Deferred Compensation Plan$126,380 AnnualCompany matching contributions

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2023

Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation

MetricValue
Payout as a Percentage of Target184%
Grant DateJanuary 1, 2023 [N/A]
Grant Date Fair Value$9,999,122 (if highest performance achieved)
NotesNo further details on performance thresholds or detailed metrics

Stock Awards

Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (PBRSUs)

MetricValue
Performance Period2023 - 2025
Adjusted EPS Growth Payout Scale<5%: 0%, 5%: 50%, 6%: 60%, 7%: 70%, 8%: 80%, 9%: 90%, ≥10%: 100%
Cash Flow Return on Capital Threshold11%
Estimated Shares - Threshold3,529 shares
Estimated Shares - Target21,173 shares
Estimated Shares - Maximum42,346 shares

Total Shareholder Return (TSR) Shares

MetricValue
Performance Period2023 - 2025
Relative TSR Percentile PayoutBelow 30th: 0%, 30th: 50%, 50th (Target): 100%, 90th+: 200%
Estimated Shares - Threshold9,942 shares
Estimated Shares - Target19,883 shares
Estimated Shares - Maximum39,766 shares
Vesting ScheduleVest on December 31, 2025; Settlement in February 2026

Option Awards

MetricValue
Grant DateJanuary 1, 2023
Number of Options Granted67,115
Exercise Price$125.75 per share
Grant Date Fair Value$2,500,188
Vesting ScheduleExercisable on January 1, 2026
Performance TieNot tied to specific performance metrics; designed to promote long-term stock appreciation