PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that Anne M. Foulkes, who has served as senior vice president and general counsel since 2018 and is a 30-year veteran of the company, will retire as part of a planned succession for the role. Effective Jan. 1, 2026, Foulkes, 62, will serve in a new role as senior vice president, legal and special projects, to ensure a smooth transition of general counsel responsibilities and oversee certain projects for the company through August 31, 2
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How will the transition of the general counsel role affect PPG's corporate governance and risk management?
Will the new senior vice president, legal and special projects role create any operational disruptions?
How might the succession plan influence investor confidence and the stock price in the short term?
Are there any potential cost implications associated with the transition and special projects oversight?
What impact could the leadership change have on PPG's legal strategy and ongoing litigation?
How does this succession plan compare to recent leadership changes at peer companies in the chemicals sector?
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