04.24.25
PPG announced that Leon J. Topalian, chair, president and chief executive officer of Nucor Corporation, has been elected to PPG’s board of directors, effective July 16, 2025. Topalian will serve on the Audit Committee and the Sustainability and Innovation Committee of PPG’s board.
During his nearly 30 years with Nucor, the largest and most diversified steel and steel products producer in North America, Topalian has served as chair of the board of directors since 2022 and as president and chief executive officer since 2020. Previously, Topalian served as president and chief operating officer of Nucor from September 2019 to December 2019, as executive vice president of Beam and Plate Products from 2017 to 2019 and as vice president of Nucor from 2013 to 2017. Topalian began his career with Nucor as a Project Engineer at Nucor Steel Berkeley in 1996 where he advanced to leadership roles of increasing responsibility.
“PPG’s board of directors continually seeks to strengthen its expertise and capabilities to support PPG and its growth strategy,” said Michael W. Lamach, PPG lead independent director. “We are pleased to welcome Leon to the board, as his proven leadership and industry experience will further strengthen PPG and guide its strategic direction.”
“Leon brings nearly 30 years of experience in manufacturing and operations with a major industrial company that serves similar end-use markets as PPG,” said Timothy M. Knavish, PPG chairman and chief executive officer. “His leadership and extensive experience driving business growth will provide valuable expertise to PPG and our leadership team.”
During his nearly 30 years with Nucor, the largest and most diversified steel and steel products producer in North America, Topalian has served as chair of the board of directors since 2022 and as president and chief executive officer since 2020. Previously, Topalian served as president and chief operating officer of Nucor from September 2019 to December 2019, as executive vice president of Beam and Plate Products from 2017 to 2019 and as vice president of Nucor from 2013 to 2017. Topalian began his career with Nucor as a Project Engineer at Nucor Steel Berkeley in 1996 where he advanced to leadership roles of increasing responsibility.
“PPG’s board of directors continually seeks to strengthen its expertise and capabilities to support PPG and its growth strategy,” said Michael W. Lamach, PPG lead independent director. “We are pleased to welcome Leon to the board, as his proven leadership and industry experience will further strengthen PPG and guide its strategic direction.”
“Leon brings nearly 30 years of experience in manufacturing and operations with a major industrial company that serves similar end-use markets as PPG,” said Timothy M. Knavish, PPG chairman and chief executive officer. “His leadership and extensive experience driving business growth will provide valuable expertise to PPG and our leadership team.”
