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PPG Appoints Devashish Saxena as VP, Chief Digital Officer

In this new role, Saxena will lead the company’s digital transformation.

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By: Anthony Locicero

Copy Editor, New York Post

PPG announced the appointment of Devashish Saxena as VP and chief digital officer, effective April 1.

In this new role, Saxena will lead the company’s digital transformation, creating a sustainable digital organization to unlock customer value through enhancement, connectivity, automation, insights, and innovation.

“Devashish has a proven record in building global digital organizations and strategy, holding executive leadership roles across numerous multi-channel and Fortune 500 companies throughout his 25-year career,” said Tim Knavish, PPG SVP, architectural coatings and president, Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Most recently, Saxena led digital strategy as VP, global digital business and e-commerce at Rexel, a France-based multi-channel distributor of electrical supplies. Prior to his time at Rexel, Saxena served as senior vice president, global e-commerce strategy, at U.K.-based Premier Farnell, a multi-channel distribution group.
 

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