02.19.25
The Pittsburgh Paints Company, a newly independent leader in the paints and coatings sector, today announced the appointment of Brian Carson as chief executive officer.
Carson, who has more than 30 years of experience in the building products industry, was most recently president and CEO of AHF Products, a manufacturer of hard surface flooring for residential and commercial interiors. Through a growth-oriented agenda focused on innovation and acquisition, Brian helped spearhead AHF's rapid rise to becoming one of the largest hard surface flooring producers in the world. Brian brings to PPC deep established relationships with big-box retailers, independent dealers, and national distributors, as well as experience with operating owned stores directly serving professional contractors. Prior to AHF, Brian spent 12 years with Mohawk Industries, Inc., ultimately serving as President, Mohawk Flooring North America.
"We are thrilled to welcome Brian Carson as The Pittsburgh Paints Company's CEO. Brian is a proven winner leading building products companies with deep industry relationships and an exceptional record for repositioning major manufacturers to transform product vitality, channel effectiveness, profitability, and growth. He is the ideal candidate to accelerate PPC's strategy as an independent company, including enhancing innovation and customer relationships, driving long-term growth, and renewing the Company's legacy as an iconic, leading coatings provider in North America," said Rick Hoffman, Partner at AIP.
"The Pittsburgh Paints Company has a century-long legacy, multi-billion-dollar scale, and a talented team, and we intend to make our mark in a vibrant and ever-changing paints and coatings industry," said Brian Carson. "As we embark on this exciting new chapter for PPC, our customers remain at the heart of everything we do. Our strategy will prioritize building strong partnerships, fostering open communication, and delivering innovative offerings to drive long-term growth and success. I look forward to leading this wonderful organization at such a pivotal moment as we renew ourselves as a standalone business."
Carson's appointment follows several recent senior-level appointments at PPC, including Joe Durham as chief financial officer. Durham most recently served as chief financial officer at Cabinetworks Group, the country's largest privately owned cabinet manufacturer with more than 7,000 employees. Durham brings extensive leadership experience in building products, driving accountability and analytics to achieve strategic initiatives, and operating as a true business partner to the CEO. Prior to Cabinetworks, Durham served as the CFO of Masco Cabinetry.
The company also appointed Brian Padden as president, Retail. With 30 years of experience at Sherwin Williams, where most recently he served as president, Consumer Brands Group, Padden is a transformational leader with a proven ability to drive change within organizations with an ultimate focus on the customer. Padden's extensive understanding of the paints and coatings landscape, and strong track record in building merchant-centric strategies, will be instrumental across the PPC organization.
"Pittsburgh Paints Company presents a unique, one-of-a-kind opportunity for our team to re-define prestigious, century-old brands in an expanding, fast-evolving industry. I am proud to be here, and along with our PPC team, will unlock our potential and build a sustainable future for the Pittsburgh Paints Company, delivering on our mission to provide industry leading product and service to our customers and partners across the U.S. and Canada," said Brian Carson.
For more than 125 years, PPC has delivered the consistency and quality our customers expect. We are committed to supporting our valued retail partners, corporate and independent dealers, professional contractors, and DIYers alike for years to come. We encourage our customers to reach out to your respective PPC representatives with any questions, or feedback for us, as we strive to better serve you. Pittsburgh Paints Company and our talented team of paint professionals are more committed than ever to serving our customers and winning together.
Carson, who has more than 30 years of experience in the building products industry, was most recently president and CEO of AHF Products, a manufacturer of hard surface flooring for residential and commercial interiors. Through a growth-oriented agenda focused on innovation and acquisition, Brian helped spearhead AHF's rapid rise to becoming one of the largest hard surface flooring producers in the world. Brian brings to PPC deep established relationships with big-box retailers, independent dealers, and national distributors, as well as experience with operating owned stores directly serving professional contractors. Prior to AHF, Brian spent 12 years with Mohawk Industries, Inc., ultimately serving as President, Mohawk Flooring North America.
"We are thrilled to welcome Brian Carson as The Pittsburgh Paints Company's CEO. Brian is a proven winner leading building products companies with deep industry relationships and an exceptional record for repositioning major manufacturers to transform product vitality, channel effectiveness, profitability, and growth. He is the ideal candidate to accelerate PPC's strategy as an independent company, including enhancing innovation and customer relationships, driving long-term growth, and renewing the Company's legacy as an iconic, leading coatings provider in North America," said Rick Hoffman, Partner at AIP.
"The Pittsburgh Paints Company has a century-long legacy, multi-billion-dollar scale, and a talented team, and we intend to make our mark in a vibrant and ever-changing paints and coatings industry," said Brian Carson. "As we embark on this exciting new chapter for PPC, our customers remain at the heart of everything we do. Our strategy will prioritize building strong partnerships, fostering open communication, and delivering innovative offerings to drive long-term growth and success. I look forward to leading this wonderful organization at such a pivotal moment as we renew ourselves as a standalone business."
Carson's appointment follows several recent senior-level appointments at PPC, including Joe Durham as chief financial officer. Durham most recently served as chief financial officer at Cabinetworks Group, the country's largest privately owned cabinet manufacturer with more than 7,000 employees. Durham brings extensive leadership experience in building products, driving accountability and analytics to achieve strategic initiatives, and operating as a true business partner to the CEO. Prior to Cabinetworks, Durham served as the CFO of Masco Cabinetry.
The company also appointed Brian Padden as president, Retail. With 30 years of experience at Sherwin Williams, where most recently he served as president, Consumer Brands Group, Padden is a transformational leader with a proven ability to drive change within organizations with an ultimate focus on the customer. Padden's extensive understanding of the paints and coatings landscape, and strong track record in building merchant-centric strategies, will be instrumental across the PPC organization.
"Pittsburgh Paints Company presents a unique, one-of-a-kind opportunity for our team to re-define prestigious, century-old brands in an expanding, fast-evolving industry. I am proud to be here, and along with our PPC team, will unlock our potential and build a sustainable future for the Pittsburgh Paints Company, delivering on our mission to provide industry leading product and service to our customers and partners across the U.S. and Canada," said Brian Carson.
For more than 125 years, PPC has delivered the consistency and quality our customers expect. We are committed to supporting our valued retail partners, corporate and independent dealers, professional contractors, and DIYers alike for years to come. We encourage our customers to reach out to your respective PPC representatives with any questions, or feedback for us, as we strive to better serve you. Pittsburgh Paints Company and our talented team of paint professionals are more committed than ever to serving our customers and winning together.
