# Tim Knavish

> Timothy M. Knavish is PPG’s chairman and chief executive officer, a Pittsburgh native and University of Pittsburgh engineering and MBA graduate who joined the company in 1987. His career spans plant operations, supply chains and international coatings businesses. CEO since January 2023 and chairman since October 2023, he has overseen portfolio divestitures, aerospace capacity investment and a focus on customer productivity.

- **Role:** Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at PPG
- **Organizations:** PPG, Rockwell Automation, American Coatings Association, Allegheny Conference on Community Development, Business Council
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Master of Business Administration, University of Pittsburgh, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business
- **Known for:** Pitt Business Distinguished Alumnus Award, 2024., University of Pittsburgh Swanson School Distinguished Alumnus in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, 2026., Progressed from PPG engineer to chairman and CEO within the same company.

## Career timeline

- **1987** — Joined PPG in engineering in its former flat glass business.
- **2000** — Became plant manager at East Point, Georgia, in architectural coatings.
- **2002** — Became supply chain director for automotive replacement glass.
- **2004** — Became global manufacturing and supply chain director for automotive refinish coatings.
- **2005** — Moved to Australia to lead Australia and New Zealand coatings and automotive refinish.
- **2007** — Became general manager, automotive coatings, Americas, in Troy, Michigan.
- **2010** — Elected vice president, automotive coatings, Americas.
- **2012** — Became global vice president, protective and marine coatings.
- **2016** — Appointed senior vice president, automotive coatings.
- **2017** — Appointed senior vice president, industrial coatings.
- **2019** — Led architectural coatings and PPG EMEA; promoted to executive vice president in October.
- **2022-03** — Became chief operating officer.
- **2022-10** — Joined PPG’s board of directors.
- **2023-01** — Became president and CEO.
- **2023-10** — Became chairman and CEO.
- **2024-02** — Joined Rockwell Automation’s board.

## Achievements

- Pitt Business Distinguished Alumnus Award, 2024.
- University of Pittsburgh Swanson School Distinguished Alumnus in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, 2026.
- Progressed from PPG engineer to chairman and CEO within the same company.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — PPG reported second-quarter net sales of $4.495 billion and 4% organic sales growth, its sixth consecutive quarter of organic growth.
- **2026-05** — PPG released its 2025 Sustainability Report, reporting 43% of sales from sustainably advantaged products under its methodology.
- **2026-04** — At PPG’s annual meeting, Knavish reviewed 2025 sales of $15.9 billion and a 2% increase in organic sales.
- **2026-03** — Recognized as a Swanson School of Engineering distinguished alumnus at the March 25 banquet.

## Links

- Website: https://www.ppg.com/en-RO/about-ppg/tim-knavish
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-knavish-93a26a4

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